The homestead exemp- tion provides a reduction in property taxes to qualified senior or disabled citizens, or a surviving spouse, on the dwelling that is that. The homestead exemption allows lowincome senior citizens and permanently and totally disabled Ohioans, to reduce their property tax bills.Qualifying individuals must submit an application in order to receive the homestead exemption. A homestead exemption is available to any homeowner who qualifies. An exemption is also available for those who are age 65 or older. The Ohio Homestead Exemption allows low-income older adults and permanently and totally disabled Ohioans to reduce their property tax bills. Calculate how much you can expect to pay in property taxes on your home in Tarrant County, Texas. Compare your rate to the state and national average.