Exemption applications must be filed with your local assessor's office. See our Municipal Profiles for your local assessor's mailing address.You can get information about your property tax benefits, including: Application status, Current benefit amounts, Proposed benefit for the upcoming tax year. Though all property is assessed, not all of it is taxable. See a list of common property tax exemptions in New York State. In Wayne County, you only have to file one time for homestead exemption, but must refile for homestead exemption consideration. Applicants are required to provide proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) and proof of ownership (deed or title policy). The property tax exemptions listed below provide eligible taxpayers with a variety of property tax savings. The Homestead Exemption reduces the taxable portion of your property assessment if you own your primary residence in Philadelphia. Two copies of this form must be filed with the County Assessor of the county where the property is located.