Congratulations on your home purchase! In Georgia, homeowners can receive a signicant discount on property taxes if the home is their primary residence. As property values continue to rise, this exemption can provide substantial savings.

Eligibility for Homestead Exemption:

• You must own the property as of January 1, of current tax year.
• The home must be your legal residence.
• You must occupy the home.
• You cannot claim a homestead exemption on another property in Georgia or any other state.

Required Documentation:

• A Georgia driver’s license or valid ID with your updated address
• Social Security numbers (yours and your spouse’s)
• Vehicle registrations in your county of residence
• The recorded deed for new owners
• Trust documents and adavits, if applicable
• Proof of income, previous year’s tax returns, and Social Security Award Letter (for senior
  and special exemptions)

Application Deadline:

You must le your application by April 1st. Once approved, the exemption is automatically renewed each year, provided there is no change in ownership.

Next Steps:

Please contact your county tax office to confirm the receipt of your application. For more information, visit each county, where you’ll find links to county-specific instructions.

• Barrow County 770-307-3108 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-barrow
• Bartow County 770-387-5090 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-bartow
• Carroll County 770-830-5812 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-carroll
• Cherokee County 678-493-6120 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-cherokee
• Clayton County 770-477-3285 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-clayton
• Cobb County 770-528-3100 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-cobb
• Coweta County 770-254-2680 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-coweta
• Dawson County 706-344-3590 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-dawson
• Douglas County 770-920-7272 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-douglas
• DeKalb County 404-371-2479 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-dekalb
• Fayette County 770-305-5402 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-fayette
• Forsyth County 770-781-2106 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-forsyth
• Fulton County 404-612-6440 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-fulton
• Gwinnett County 770-822-7200 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-gwinnett
• Hall County 770-531-6720 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-hall
• Henry County 770-288-7999 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-henry
• Newton County 770-784-2030 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-newton
• Paulding County 770-443-7606 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-paulding
• Pickens County 706-253-8700 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-pickens
• Rockdale County 770-278-7676 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-rockdale
• Spalding County 770-467-4240 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-spalding
• Walton County 770-267-1352 https://dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-walton