Qualifying individuals must submit an application in order to receive the homestead exemption. Apply for homestead exemptions?Call the Tarrant Appraisal District at 817-284-0024. GENERAL INFORMATION: Property owners applying for a residence homestead exemption file this form and supporting documentation with the appraisal district in. Fill out the appropriate application with your county of residence. How to Complete a Residential Homestead Exemption Application. To receive this benefit, you must complete a Homestead Exemption form and return it to the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) at the address on the form.