You must file with the county or city where your home is located. Each county has different applications and required documents.Download this pdf file. LGS-Homestead - Application for Homestead Exemption. You need to fill out the application which you can get from the board of assessor's office located at 222 West Oglethorpe Ave. Qualifications: • Must be an unremarried surviving spouse and a resident of Georgia. • Copy of Death Certificate. Gov or; Mail it to P.O. Box 562, Conyers, GA 30012. Learn everything you need to know about filing for homestead exemption in the State of Georgia, from deadlines to requirements. To request an application for exemption, please call our office at 919-856-5400.