The annual exemption filing deadline is February 15. For more detailed information on Exemptions, please see the Exemptions pa ge of this web site.To claim the exemption, the homeowner must make a one-time filing with the county assessor where the property is located. All homeowners automatically have a homeowner's exemption, which protects part of their equity from involuntary sales (foreclosures). Complete a homestead declaration form. Download PDF BOE-261-G REV. If you move, you must file an application for a new exemption. For more information about the Homeowners' Exemption, call (916) 875-0710. Download PDF BOE-266 REV. SHRA supports a variety of programs to assist low-income homeowners in the Sacramento Area.