3. Why is it necessary to apply?

Property tax relief for owners of homesteads or farmsteads will not come automatically.  The owners must apply to have their property designated as homesteads or farmsteads-and be approved-in order to qualify.

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1. 1. Who can apply for property tax relief?
2. 2. How does property tax relief work for "mixed use" Properties?
3. 3. Why is it necessary to apply?
4. 4. How and when must property owners apply?
5. 5. How will property owners know when applications are approved?
6. 6. Is there a fee to apply?
7. 7. If an application is denied, is it possible to appeal?
8. 8. How exactly will the reductions work on tax statements?
9. 9. Will it be necessary to re-apply for a homestead/farmstead every year?
10. 10. What is the contact information for the Luzerne County Homestead Office?
11. 11. What is Farmstead?