SECTION 1: Exemption(s) Requested (Select all that apply.) Do you live in the property for which you are seeking this residence homestead exemption? It's just five pages it's really pretty simple to fill it out it doesn't cost you anything you can only do it from January 1st through April 30th.Applicants must also list the name of the county and the property address for any residential property that they currently own. First, fill out the application specific to your County Appraisal District, then mail all of the documents to the Appraisal District for your county. How to Complete a Residential Homestead Exemption Application. It is FREE to apply for the General Homestead Exemption. Visit the Travis Central Appraisal District website to complete the application online. The typical deadline for filing a county appraisal district homestead exemption application is between January 1 and April 30. View Current Year Adopted. Instructions for filling out the form are provided in the form itself.