Kim Thompson/Realtor

Take note of new homestead exemptions. If you bought a house in 2011 you'll need to file after January1.

New requirements for property tax homestead-exemption applications « Homeowners must now include a copy of their driver’s license or state-issued ID card and their vehicle registration receipt that has an address matching the property for which they are seeking an exemption along with the application. If the applicant does not own a vehicle, he must submit a signed a...