Homeowners should contact their county assessment office (position 48) for a copy of their county's homestead and farmstead application form. If known, fill in the parcel number of the property for which you are seeking a homestead exclusion.Procedure to claim exemption. (1). To receive a homestead or farmstead exclusion, a Pennsylvania resident must submit an application to the county assessor prior to March 1. You must own the property and live in it as your primary residence to qualify. The new owner of the property will be required to file an application for their own homestead exemption. This program may protect your home equity from judgments, liens, and creditors. May I claim the exemption? Yes. Complete the affidavit using your name, address, social security number, and signature. Homestead: This exemption can help homeowners reduce state property taxes and protect surviving spouses from creditors.