Georgia Homestead Exemption Explained In Alameda
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If you qualify for one of the other homestead exemptions listed and are age 65 or older as of January 1, you also qualify for an exemption from the State portion of ad valorem taxes in an amount equal to 100% of the value of your home and up to 10 acres of land.
The Standard Homestead Exemption is available to all homeowners who otherwise qualify by ownership and residency requirements and it is an amount equal to $2,000 which is deducted from the 40% assessed value of the homestead property.
Please complete and submit The Change of Address and Homestead Exemption Removal form to request a change of mailing address and/or to request the Homestead Exemption removal.
Homeowners over the age of 65 may qualify for school tax exemption. There are specialized exemptions for homeowners with a total and permanent disability, veterans with 100% service connected disability, and the surviving spouse of a peace officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty.
To be eligible for a homestead exemption: You must have owned the property as of January 1. The home must be considered your legal residence for all purposes. You must occupy the home. You cannot already claim a homestead exemption for another property in Georgia or in any other state.
The Standard Homestead Exemption is available to all homeowners who otherwise qualify by ownership and residency requirements and it is an amount equal to $2,000 which is deducted from the 40% assessed value of the homestead property.
You must occupy the dwelling as your principal residence as of January 1 of each year to qualify for the Homeowners' Exemption for that year.
To be eligible for a homestead exemption: You must have owned the property as of January 1. The home must be considered your legal residence for all purposes. You must occupy the home.
A claim for the Welfare Exemption must be filed with the Assessor by the organization owning the property or, in the case where the real property is leased from a public owner (any local, state, or federal government agency), by the lessee organization having a taxable possessory interest1 in the real property.
In some instances, Qualified School District Special Taxes may qualify for one of the following exemptions: Persons who are 65 years of age or older. Persons receiving Supplemental Security Income for a disability, regardless of age.
