In 2016, Shamokin Area School District approved 4,928 homestead properties to receive $71. The increase in the amount was related to a decline in the residents who applied for tax relief. The amount received by the district must be divided equally among all approved residences. The relief was subtracted from the total annual school property tax bill. Property owners apply for the relief through the county Treasurer's office. Farmers can qualify for a farmstead exemption on building used for agricultural purposes. The farm must be at least 10 contiguous acres and must be the primary residence of the owner. Farmers can qualify for both the homestead exemption and the farmstead exemption.