A general residential homestead exemption is available to taxpayers who own and reside at a property as of January 1 st of the year. You may apply online or complete a paper application.If you complete the paper application, you may submit it in several ways. GENERAL INFORMATION: Property owners applying for a residence homestead exemption file this form and supporting documentation with the appraisal district in. The Travis Central Appraisal District grants homestead exemptions and assigns you the Owner ID and PIN you will need to apply on your Notice of Appraised Value. First, fill out the application specific to your County Appraisal District, then mail all of the documents to the Appraisal District for your county. First, find your county's tax appraisal district website and check for any particular guidelines or regulations that may apply. To start, go to the Travis Central Appraisal District website and click on the Online Homestead Application. The Travis Central Appraisal District said filing for homestead exemptions could save property owners money on their property tax bills. In some counties, you'll find a link to apply online.