Qualifying individuals must submit an application in order to receive the homestead exemption. You must apply with your county appraisal district to get a homestead exemption.Applying is free and only needs to be filed once. Apply for homestead exemptions? Call the Tarrant Appraisal District at 817-284-0024. Bought a primary residence within the past year in Texas? It's time to file for your Texas Homestead Exemption. An updated Texas issued Driver License or Identification card showing your current physical address is required to qualify for the homestead exemption. You must file the application no earlier than January 1 of the year following your purchase through April 30 of that same year. You must apply with your county appraisal district to get a homestead exemption.