Disabled applicants must complete form DTE 105E,. The homestead exemption allows lowincome senior citizens and permanently and totally disabled Ohioans, to reduce their property tax bills.A homestead exemption application form ("DTE 105A") is available from the Ohio Department of Taxation. When you file for bankruptcy, the homestead exemption will automatically be figured into your case (so you don't have to file a separate homestead declaration). This can provide asset protection from creditors for at least some of house's value. This local option prevents any large shift of the property tax burden to the residential class of property owners after a revaluation. A homestead exemption can block the forced sale of a primary residence and provide tax relief for surviving spouses. Protection under homestead laws is typically limited to "natural persons" who reside in the applicable jurisdiction. You may not need to wait for an appointment. Find a Concentra Medical Center near you.