Homestead exemptions vary by county and by circumstance, so it’s important to determine if you meet the criteria and then check with your individual county to further determine your specific exemption.
To be granted a homestead exemption a person must actually occupy the home, with the home being considered their legal residence for all purposes.
Persons that are away from their home because of health reasons will not be denied homestead exemption. A family member or friend can notify the tax receiver or tax commissioner and the homestead exemption will be granted.
You must file by April 1.
Homestead applications that are filed after April 1 will not be granted until the next calendar year.
Failure to apply by the deadline will result in loss of the exemption for that year.
Homestead Applications are filed with your County Tax Officials . Application for homestead exemption must be filed with the Tax Commissioner’s Office.
Note: In some counties the Tax Assessor’s Office has been delegated to receive applications for homestead exemption.
Exemptions by State and Counties are different. Exemptions are available from the state of Georgia and also by the county, so make sure to explore both as exemptions by the state are often more beneficial.
You will need the following items when applying for homestead exemption:
Cherokee County
Cobb County
Dekalb County
Gwinnett County
Forsyth County
Fulton County
State of Georgia
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