Homestead Application: Form 50-114 Property owners may qualify for a general residence homestead exemption, for the applicable portion of that tax year, immediately upon owning and occupying the property as their principal residence, if the preceding owner did not receive the exemption that tax year.
Documents required for filing of deductions: Homestead - Social Security and driver's license/state ID numbers for adult residents of the property. Over Age 65 - Most recent IRS Form 1040 and driver's license/state ID.
The Homeowner Exemption reduces the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) of a property by $10,000.
This application is for claiming residence homestead exemptions pursuant to Tax Code sections 11.13, 11.131, 11.132, 11.133, 11.134 and 11.432. Certain exemptions may also require Form 50-114-A. The exemptions apply only to property that you own and occupy as your principal place of residence.
In order to qualify for a homestead exemption, the applicant's name must appear on the deed to the property and they must own, occupy and claim the property as their legal residence on January 1 to be eligible for any exemption for that tax year.
Homestead exemptions are deducted from the assessed value of the qualifying property (40% of the fair market value.) To receive the benefit of the homestead exemption, the taxpayer must file an initial application. In Cook County the application is filed with the Tax Assessor's office.
When applying, you must provide proof of Georgia residency. This is an exemption from all taxes in the school general and school bond tax categories. In order to qualify, you must be 62 years of age on or before January 1 of the current tax year.
The Homeowner Exemption reduces the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) of a property by $10,000.