Applications for property tax exemptions are filed with the appraisal district in the county in which the property is located. File this form and all supporting documentation with the appraisal district office in each county in which the property is located generally between Jan.Use Form 8898 to notify the IRS that you became or ceased to be a bona fide resident of a US territory in accordance with section 937(c). The exemption is not entered anywhere on your federal income tax return. Additional credits for seniors 65 and older, and the disabled. You may apply for homestead exemptions on your principal residence. Homestead exemptions remove part of your home's value from taxation so they lower taxes. We accept applications for all exemption types year-round. You must apply with your county appraisal district to get a homestead exemption. Applying is free and only needs to be filed once.