Do I need a notary for the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusions Application?

No. The form has a signature and date line, and says signing affirms or swears the information is true and correct; it does not require a notary.

Who may apply for a homestead exclusion?

An owner may apply for a homestead exclusion for a property that is the owner’s primary residence. The form says the application must be signed by an owner for whom the property is the primary residence.

What information does the application request?

It requests parcel, owner, property, mailing, and phone information, plus answers about residence use. Farmstead applicants also complete questions about acreage, agricultural buildings, and tax abatements.

Waterford, PA · Erie County

No notary required

Application for Homestead and Farmstead Exclusions

Property owners seeking homestead or farmstead property tax exclusions complete this Erie County application and file it with the County Assessment Office.

What this form is

Use this application to seek a homestead exclusion for an owner’s primary residence, and complete the farmstead section if also applying for a farmstead exclusion. The form asks for property and owner details, residence-use information, and, for farmstead applications, information about acreage and agricultural buildings. The instructions say applications must be filed by March 1.

Who needs it

An owner seeking a homestead exclusion for a primary residence, or a farmstead exclusion for qualifying farm property, should complete and file this application.

How to submit it

File the application with the Erie County Assessment Office, Erie County Court House, Room 104, 140 W 6th St, Erie, PA 16501. The form says applications must be filed by March 1.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer affirms or swears the application information is true and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusions Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Review the property information, fill in corrections, answer the applicable questions, and sign and date the form.
3
Complete Farmstead Questions
If also applying for a farmstead exclusion, complete the farmstead section and its questions about acreage and agricultural buildings.
4
File with the Assessment Office
File the application with the Erie County Assessment Office by March 1.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusions Application?: No. The form has a signature and date line, and says signing affirms or swears the information is true and correct; it does not require a notary.
How do I submit the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusions Application?: File it with the Erie County Assessment Office, Erie County Court House, Room 104, 140 W 6th St, Erie, PA 16501. The application says to file by March 1.
Who may apply for a homestead exclusion?: An owner may apply for a homestead exclusion for a property that is the owner’s primary residence. The form says the application must be signed by an owner for whom the property is the primary residence.
What information does the application request?: It requests parcel, owner, property, mailing, and phone information, plus answers about residence use. Farmstead applicants also complete questions about acreage, agricultural buildings, and tax abatements.

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This Application for Homestead and Farmstead Exclusions doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Waterford form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.