You must file with the county or city where your home is located. Each county has different applications and required documents.Homestead Applications are Filed with Your County Tax Officials - Application for homestead exemption must be filed with the. If you own and live in a house in Fulton County, you may qualify for homestead exemption. The deadline to apply for a homestead exemption is April 1 to receive the exemption for that tax year. Upon filing, submit a copy of your Georgia driver's license or Georgia ID with the property address you are applying for the exemption on. Use our online form to submit your 2024 Homestead Exemption application. The deadline to apply for a homestead exemption is April 1 to receive the exemption for that tax year. Homestead Exemption is one way to reduce the amount of property tax you pay on your residential property. Deadline - April 1st of effective tax year.