Nebraska Homestead Exemption Application, Form 458. If you're eligible for the homestead exemption, the application process will vary depending on where you live.To receive a homestead or farmstead exclusion, a Pennsylvania resident must submit an application to the county assessor prior to March 1. Homeowners should contact their county assessment office (position 48) for a copy of their county's homestead and farmstead application form. When applying for your county's homestead exemption, you must show proof of your income. Homestead exemption applications must be filed annually between February 2 and June 30. Application forms are typically available beginning February 2. There is no application fee. The exemption is available to homeowners who meet specific eligibility requirements, such as age, disability status, or income level. YES. NO. 3 If you or your spouse are currently residing in a nursing home, please answer these questions: • What date did you enter the nursing home?