Georgia Property Tax Relief: Exemptions & How to File
Georgia has 8 main property tax relief programs, administered through your County Board of Tax Assessors. Filing is free.
Biggest benefit
Full value of the homestead
Earliest common deadline
April 1
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Never pay to file a property tax exemption
Applying for a homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemption is always free through your County Board of Tax Assessors. You do not need a middleman, and no one can file it "faster" for a fee.
Be skeptical of official-looking letters offering to file your homestead exemption, "designate" your homestead, or send you a copy of your deed for $50–$200. These are private solicitations, not government notices. When in doubt, contact your County Board of Tax Assessors directly using the phone number on your tax bill.
Georgia property tax relief programs
Amounts, eligibility, deadlines, and the official source for each program.
| Program | Benefit | Who qualifies | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Homestead ExemptionHomestead | $2,000 | Must own and occupy the property as legal residence as of January 1 of the taxable year | April 1 | Official source ↗O.C.G.A. § 48-5-44LGS-Homestead - Application for Homestead Exemption ↗ |
| Additional Homestead Exemption for Individuals 65 and Older (County Taxes)Senior (65+) | $4,000 | Age 65+ · Income: Net income of applicant and spouse not exceeding $10,000 for the prior year, excluding Social Security and certain retirement income up to the federally indexed maximum ($96,432 for 2025) · Must own and occupy the property as legal residence as of January 1 | April 1 | Official source ↗O.C.G.A. § 48-5-47LGS-Homestead - Application for Homestead Exemption ↗ |
| Statewide School Tax Homestead Exemption for Individuals 62 and OlderSenior (65+) | Up to $10,000 | Age 62+ · Income: Net income of applicant and spouse not exceeding $10,000 for the prior year, excluding Social Security and certain retirement income up to the federally indexed maximum · Must own and occupy the property as legal residence and reside within the applicable school district | April 1 | Official source ↗O.C.G.A. § 48-5-52LGS-Homestead - Application for Homestead Exemption ↗ |
| Floating Inflation-Proof Homestead Exemption for Individuals 62 and OlderAssessment Freeze | Variable (exempts the increase in assessed value above the base year exceeding $10,000) | Age 62+ · Income: Combined household income not exceeding $30,000 · Must own and occupy the property as legal residence | April 1 | Official source ↗O.C.G.A. § 48-5-47.1LGS-Homestead - Application for Homestead Exemption ↗ |
| Disabled Veteran Homestead ExemptionVeteran | $121,812 (2025 tax year) | Qualifying disabled veteran as defined by O.C.G.A. § 48-5-48 (service-connected disability); also available to unremarried surviving spouse or minor children · Georgia citizen and resident who owns and occupies the property as a homestead | April 1 | Official source ↗O.C.G.A. § 48-5-48LGS-Homestead - Application for Homestead Exemption ↗ |
| Homestead Exemption for Unremarried Surviving Spouse of U.S. Service Member Killed in ActionVeteran | $121,812 (2025 tax year) | Unremarried surviving spouse who owns and occupies the property as a homestead | April 1 | Official source ↗O.C.G.A. § 48-5-52.1LGS-Homestead - Application for Homestead Exemption ↗ |
| Homestead Exemption for Unremarried Surviving Spouse of Peace Officer or Firefighter Killed in the Line of DutyHomestead | Full value of the homestead | Unremarried surviving spouse who owns and occupies the property as a homestead | April 1 | Official source ↗O.C.G.A. § 48-5-48.4LGS-Homestead - Application for Homestead Exemption ↗ |
| Statewide Floating Homestead Exemption (HB 581 / Save the Homes Act)Assessment Freeze | Variable (caps annual growth in the taxable value of the homestead to the statewide inflationary index rate) | Must have an existing homestead exemption on the property; applies to homesteaded primary residences in jurisdictions that did not opt out | April 1 | Official source ↗O.C.G.A. § 48-5-44.2 (HB 581, 2024)LGS-Homestead - Application for Homestead Exemption ↗ |
For veterans
In most states a higher VA disability rating unlocks a larger — often total — property tax exemption.
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Georgia property tax relief FAQ
What property tax exemptions are available in Georgia?
Georgia offers 8 main property tax relief programs: Standard Homestead Exemption, Additional Homestead Exemption for Individuals 65 and Older (County Taxes), Statewide School Tax Homestead Exemption for Individuals 62 and Older, Floating Inflation-Proof Homestead Exemption for Individuals 62 and Older, Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption, Homestead Exemption for Unremarried Surviving Spouse of U.S. Service Member Killed in Action, Homestead Exemption for Unremarried Surviving Spouse of Peace Officer or Firefighter Killed in the Line of Duty, Statewide Floating Homestead Exemption (HB 581 / Save the Homes Act). Each is administered through your County Board of Tax Assessors.
How do I apply for a property tax exemption in Georgia?
You apply through your County Board of Tax Assessors — for free. Most exemptions require a one-time application by the deadline; check each program for its form and cutoff date. You never need to pay a third party to file.
Is filing for a Georgia property tax exemption free?
Yes. Filing is always free through your County Board of Tax Assessors. Letters offering to file your homestead exemption for a fee are private solicitations, not government notices.
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