How to Homestead Your Home
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Determine if the home qualifies as a homestead.question mark 4 image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.com
Determine if the property is qualified for a homestead exemption. Visit the local property appraiser, county recorder or tax collector's website or contact the office directly. Requirements for homestead exemption vary from state to state, but individuals who do not live on the property as their primary residence are not usually able to file for a homestead exemption. - 2
Obtain the necessary forms.laptop image by FJ Medrano from Fotolia.com
Request the necessary forms to file for a homestead exemption. These forms are available through the local property appraiser, county recorder or tax collector's office and can also be found in office supply stores or online legal-form clearinghouses (be certain the forms are appropriate to the state in which you are filing). - 3
Complete the forms.tax form image by Kirill Zdorov from Fotolia.com
Fill out the forms in their entirety. Homestead filing forms are generally very straightforward and are usually no more than a page or two long. They may require proof those filing for the homestead exemption are permanent residents (documents needed to prove permanent residency status will be listed by the agency that accepts homestead exemptions). - 4
File the completed forms.preparing the file image by Pix by Marti from Fotolia.com
File the document with the appropriate agency and pay any filing fees. The homestead exemption filing forms will have to be recorded by the property appraiser, county collector or tax collector's office, which will charge a filing fee to record the forms.
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