9. Will it be necessary to re-apply for a homestead/farmstead every year?

No. The county assessor cannot require previously-approved property owners to re-apply more than once every three years.  It will be up to each individual county to establish rules for re-application.

Residents who move will have to re-apply to have new homesteads or farmsteads qualify for property tax reduction.

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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?