Description: Use this form to apply for the Homestead Exemption on your Real Estate Tax. Released: January 16, 2024, Format: PDF.Homeowners should contact their county assessment office (position 48) for a copy of their county's homestead and farmstead application form. HOW TO APPLY: You can apply for the Homestead Exemption online using the Philadelphia Tax Center (must have an account). HOW TO APPLY: You can apply for the Homestead Exemption online using the Philadelphia Tax Center (must have an account). Qualifying homeowners can apply online through the Philadelphia Tax Center at taxservices.phila.gov. The application is simple and takes only minutes to complete.