In order to qualify for a Homestead Exemption in the current year, as of January 1, you must have been a legal resident of the county in which you are filing, made that property your permanent legal residence and have recorded legal or beneficial title to the property. The initial application for property tax exemption must be made between January 1 and March 1 of the year for which the exemption is sought. You can pre-qualify for the upcoming year, anytime starting March 2 through December 31. Once you have successfully filed for your Homestead Exemption, it will automatically renew each January as long as the title on the property has not changed.
Applications can generally be made in person, through the mail and on-line, but to ensure that all information is correctly filled out and all required forms accounted for, it is best to apply in person at the county where the home is located.
