Georgia homestead exemption
3 sourced points for Georgia, each linked to the official page it comes from.
- You get the homestead exemption on a home you owned and that was your legal residence on January 1. You must actually live there. dor.georgia.govOct 21
- The state's standard homestead exemption is $2,000 off county and school taxes, taken from the 40% assessed value. Some counties offer larger exemptions of their own. dor.georgia.govOct 21
- Apply with the county tax commissioner, or the tax assessor's office in some counties. dor.georgia.govOct 21
The dates
| Date and source | Deadline | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| April 1 every yeardor.georgia.govOct 21 | Exemption filing File for the homestead exemption | All 159 Georgia counties |