The Homestead Declaration must be recorded with the County Recorder to be valid. To claim the exemption, the homeowner must make a one-time filing with the county assessor where the property is located.Complete form BOE-266, Claim for Homeowners'. Property Tax Exemption. You can get information about your property tax benefits, including: Application status, Current benefit amounts, Proposed benefit for the upcoming tax year. The new California Homestead Exemption was introduced through AB 1885 on Sept 18, 2020. The legislation will take effective on Jan 1, 2021. Download PDF BOE-266 REV. Property Tax Forms, Application for Installment Payment Plan, Document, Application for Installment Payment Plan, Request For Cancellation of Penalties. There are 4 simple steps to pay your property taxes online: Search for your property tax.