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Homestead Exemptions
| Type | County Exemption |
School Exemption |
Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular (S1) |
$4,000 | $2,000 | N/A |
| 62 & Older *income (S3) |
$4,000 | $10,000 | N/A |
| 65 & Older (SC) |
$4,000 | $12,000 | N/A |
| 65 & Older *income (S4) | $6,000 | $20,000 | $100 off Sanitation |
| 100 % Disabled Veteran (S5) |
N/A | N/A | $100,896 |
| VA Surviving Spouse (SS) |
N/A | N/A | $100,896 |
How to file for Homestead Exemption
You can now apply for Homestead Exemption online! click this link here, enter in your specific property information to pull up your precise account, then click on the blue "Apply for Homestead Exemption" button!
What to bring for Homestead <- click here
Blank Homestead Application <- click here to print and mail in application. To apply online/virtually please click the link at the top.
To file for a homestead exemption, you will need to provide proof of residency and ownership of the property. This will require a driver’s license showing your home address of all persons listed on the deed, as well as a utility bill indicating you are residing in the home by way of paying utilities. Our system auto fills most information on our applications, so come in to our office M-F between 8:30am and 5:00pm, and we will be happy to print your application and help you fill it out. Once your application has been completed it will go before the Board of Assessors for approval and be applied to your home until the residence becomes unqualified due to reasons such as but not limit to; moving, selling, or renting the property. Senior exemptions are not automatically applied to your account so once you reach that status please come back to our office and apply for the additional exemptions. The exemptions we currently offer are listed above. For any exemption that requires income verification, a current tax return will need to be submitted. Exemptions with income limitations change every year and those totals are provided by the Department of Revenue.
Quick Summary
- You must own the land and residence to apply for homestead.
- Only one homestead is authorized per family unit in or out of county.
- You only need to apply once, unless upgrading an exemption.
- Filing deadline is April 1st of any given year.
- Homestead offers you a tax break
- You can not receive an exemption on property you do not live in.
- Only one person on the deed of the property needs to be present to file. However, a copy of driver's license is required for all parties on deed.
- Bring a drivers license and a copy of a driver's license of all parties listed on the deed, and utility bill when ready to file.
- Regular Exemption (S1)
- 62 & Older *Income (S3)
- 65 & Older (SC)
- 65 & Older *Income (S4)
- 100% Disabled Veteran (S5)
- VA Surviving Spouse (SS)
The (S1) is our standard homestead exemption. Any homeowner may apply as long as they own and live in the residence as of January first the year they file. This exemption authorizes said individual to receive a tax exemption of $4,000 for county taxes, and $2,000 school tax. The deductions are taken from the homes 40% assessed value before utilizing mileage rates to determine what taxes are owed.
The (S3) is offered to those residents over the age of 62 as of January first the year they file for the homestead exemption. This exemption authorizes said individual to receive a tax exemption of $4,000 for county taxes, and $10,000 for school tax. The deductions are taken from the homes 40% assessed value before utilizing mileage rates to determine what taxes are owed. Any homeowner may apply as long as they own and live in the residence as of January first the year they file. To qualify an individual will need to provide a copy of their most recent tax income statement or return. The total combined household income can not exceed the yearly limits set forth by the Department of Revenue.
The (SC) is offered to those residents over the age of 65 as of January first the year they file for the homestead exemption. This exemption authorizes said individual to receive a tax exemption of $4,000 for county taxes, and $12,000 for school tax. The deductions are taken from the homes 40% assessed value before utilizing mileage rates to determine what taxes are owed. Any homeowner may apply as long as they own and live in the residence as of January first the year they file.
The (S4) is offered to those residents over the age of 65 as of January first the year they file for the homestead exemption. This exemption authorizes said individual to receive a tax exemption of $6,000 for county taxes, and $20,000 for school tax, and $100.00 off their sanitation bill each year. The deductions are taken from the homes 40% assessed value before utilizing mileage rates to determine what taxes are owed. Any homeowner may apply as long as they own and live in the residence as of January first the year they file. To qualify an individual will need to provide a copy of their most recent tax income statement or return. The total combined household income can not exceed the yearly limits set forth by the Department of Revenue.
Disabled Veterans that receive a rating of 100% disability from a war time conflict or are paid at 100% can apply for the Veterans Exemeption. This (S5) exemption is extended to all surviving spouses or minor children of the disabled service member. Any value of the property in excess of the authorized exemption will remain taxable. Information on this exemption can be found in O.C.G.A 48-5-48. The individual filing will need to have a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicating eligibility for the exemption. Each year the Department of Revenue will set the exemption value to be utilized for tax purposes.