To claim the exemption, the homeowner must make a one-time filing with the county assessor where the property is located. To qualify, you must own and reside in your home on January 1 of the year application is made and cannot claim a homestead exemption on any other property.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: The following documents are required with this application. 1. Complete a homestead declaration form. 502, related to exemption from execution of homestead land. This exemption will be granted for up to three years from the date of your application. Perrin Air Force Base, Sherman. Disclosures may be in the form of a computerized list. 8. Applications for endangered species permits must be published in the Federal Register for a 30-day public comment period.