Payments Related to your Principal Residence Enter the amount(s) paid for rent, property tax, home energy costs for a principal residence on a reserve, and/or accommodation in a public long-term care home. Enter the information on the return of the spouse who will claim the credits. If you were involuntarily separated (because of medical, education or business reasons) you may each enter your own expenses. Does general principle residence applicable? or are they asking only for principle residences on a reserve?