You must file with the county or city where your home is located. Each county has different applications and required documents.Learn everything you need to know about filing for homestead exemption in the State of Georgia, from deadlines to requirements. Qualifications: • Must be an un-remarried surviving spouse and a resident of Georgia. • Copy of Death Certificate. Gov or; Mail it to P.O. Box 562, Conyers, GA 30012. This can provide asset protection from creditors for at least some of house's value. (b) Homestead exemption after owner's death.