Homestead Exemption
Reduce Your Property Taxes as a Georgia Homeowner
Georgia's Homestead Exemption allows homeowners who use their property as their primary residence to reduce their property's assessed value for tax purposes — potentially saving hundreds of dollars per year. Ufyle helps you gather the required documents and successfully file your homestead exemption application.
What Is the Homestead Exemption?
The Homestead Exemption is a property tax relief program available to Georgia homeowners who occupy their property as their primary residence as of January 1 of the tax year. The basic exemption reduces the assessed value of your home by $2,000 for county taxes and $5,000 for school taxes. Additional exemptions are available for qualifying individuals.
Documents You Will Need
- Parcel ID Number — found on your tax bill or at your county's online property search portal (e.g., iaspublicaccess.fultoncountyga.gov for Fulton County residents)
- Valid Georgia Driver's License or State ID Card — the address must match the property address
- Social Security Number — required on the homestead exemption application
- Vehicle Registration — for all vehicles owned by and registered in the owner's name
- Trust Affidavit — if the home or property has been placed into a trust
Additional Exemptions Available
- Senior Exemption: Additional exemptions for homeowners age 62 and older based on income
- Disabled Veteran Exemption: Significant exemptions for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses
- Low Income Exemption: Additional relief for qualifying low-income homeowners
- Line of Duty Exemption: Full exemption for surviving spouses of peace officers or firefighters killed in the line of duty
- Floating Homestead Exemption: Freezes the assessed value for qualifying seniors
How to File
The homestead exemption application must be filed with your county's Board of Tax Assessors by April 1 of the tax year. You only need to file once — the exemption automatically renews each year as long as you continue to occupy the property as your primary residence. If you move, you must notify the tax assessor's office.
About This Service
This page is made available in support of city council candidate Kalvin Bennett and the Ufyle community outreach initiative. Ufyle is committed to helping Georgia homeowners understand and access the tax relief programs available to them.
Save Money on Your Property Taxes
Filing for homestead exemption is one of the easiest ways to reduce your annual property tax bill. Ufyle can help you gather the required documents and ensure your application is complete and accurate. Call today for assistance.
Disclaimer: Ufyle, LLC is a non-attorney document preparation, paralegal and real estate affiliate service. We do not offer legal advice or legal opinions, and we do not represent you in court.
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