It worked. I can't believe that it work. Earlier this year, through the York County Assessment Office, I applied for tax payer relief through the Homestead Exclusion program. Basically, the program offers a reduction in real estate taxes in the form of a lower property assessment. And, I was approved. My house is now assessed at $10,000 less than what I paid for it in 2005. This year, on my school taxes, I saved about $200. Not bad for someone who doesn't have any children and wonders why his school tax bill is so high. The assessment office usually mails out Homestead Exclusion forms to all local homeowners. Next year, fill out the form and save some cash.