A property tax break for disabled New Yorkers who own one-, two-, or three-family homes, condominiums, or cooperative apartments. To be eligible, you must own the property, have certain documented evidence of a disability, and meet other income and residency requirements.Download the initial exemption application and fill it in. You can also call 311 to get one mailed to you. The filing deadline is May 1, which application requires an annual renewal application. The Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities (HEPD). The application packets linked below include all relevant forms and instructions needed to apply for each type of exemption. The application packets linked below include all relevant forms and instructions needed to apply for each type of exemption. What does this exemption do? Homestead exemption DOES NOT automatically transfer.