Published March 29, 2023

Last Chance to File!

Written by Scott Adams theHOM.co

I wanted to remind you to file for your Homestead Exemption to help you save on property taxes. If you have files previously, there is no need to do it again unless there was a change of ownership. Under Georgia law you are entitled to a Homestead Exemption (a reduction in your property taxes) for any property that you own and occupy as your primary residence as of January 1. The exemption is not automatic, however, and you have to properly file for the exemption to save on your taxes. You can find the Homestead Exemption Application form for every Georgia County in the links below!

You will need to file with your county’s Tax Commissioner by April 1 in order to receive the Homestead Exemption for this year. Once you have filed, the exemption will remain on your property until there is a change in ownership (i.e., you do NOT need to refile every year).

In order to complete the application, you may/will need several items as detailed on the application form, including the recording information from your vesting deed. Your recorded vesting deed should have been sent to you by the closing attorney approximately 4-6 weeks after the closing. Please contact the Tax Commissioner’s office to confirm all of their requirements, and they will also furnish the forms for the application and be able answer any questions that you have.

It is always a good idea to contact your county’s Tax Commissioner’s Office or Tax Assessor’s Office after you have filed the form to confirm receipt and that the taxing authority considers the exemption properly filed.

2018 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION – COUNTY LINKS

Please note that if the property is located within city limits, the homeowner may need to file with the city as well.

Gwinnett County – deadline is April 1, 2018 770-822-8800

https://gwinnetttaxcommissioner.publicaccessnow.com/PropertyTax/HomesteadExemption/AboutHomesteadExemptions.aspx

Fulton County – deadline is April 1, 2018 404-612-6440

https://www.qpublic.net/ga/fulton/homestead_inst.html

DeKalb County – deadline is April 1, 2018 404-298-4000

https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/tax-commissioner/exemptions

Cobb County – deadline is April 1, 2018 770-528-8600

https://www.cobbtax.org/property/exemptions

Clayton County - deadline is April 1, 2018 770-477-3311

http://www.claytoncountyga.gov/departments/tax-commissioner/exemptions.aspx