Homeowners should contact their county assessment office (position 48) for a copy of their county's homestead and farmstead application form. The mission of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is to foster opportunities for businesses to grow and for communities to succeed.To receive a homestead or farmstead exclusion, a Pennsylvania resident must submit an application to the county assessor prior to March 1. Download the Act 50 Applications(PDF, 1MB) and complete it. The Homestead Exemption reduces the taxable portion of your property assessment if you own your primary residence in Philadelphia. Click here to sign up or call 1-888-222-9190. Allegheny County has several programs that may help to reduce or eliminate a property tax bill. All recorded owners must apply for the exclusion. 2. Fill in the address of the property for which you are seeking an exclusion. 3.