North Carolina defers a portion of the property taxes on the appraised value of a permanent residence owned and occupied by a North Carolina resident who has owned and occupied the property at least five years, is at least 65 years of age or is totally and permanently disabled, and whose income does not exceed $56,850.
There is a $50,000 homestead exemption in place for seniors age 65 and over for the Fulton County portion of property taxes with no income requirement. To apply for this exemption, you must apply and provide proof of age, unless you al- ready have another senior homestead exemption.
You may apply through the Fulton County Tax Assessors Office online portal or in any office of the Fulton County Tax Assessors Office. Homestead exemptions are a form of property tax relief for homeowners.
To apply, complete and submit FORM AV9 and required income statements with the tax office by June 1. For disabled applicants, you must also complete FORM AV9-A signed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina.
North Carolina excludes from property taxes a portion of the appraised value of a permanent residence owned and occupied by North Carolina residents aged 65 or older or totally and permanently disabled whose 2024 income does not exceed $37,900 annually.
Qualifying homeowners, including disabled veterans and seniors, can exempt up to $150,000 based on the value assessment of their home. Qualifying homeowners age 18 and older can exempt up to $400,000 in property value. Qualifying homeowners can get a property tax credit up to $425 in 2024.
North Carolina differs from most state homestead laws by not specifying an acreage limit, but only allowing up to $1,000 worth of property to be declared a homestead.
“What is the Homestead Exclusion?” The Homestead Exclusion was created by the North Carolina General Assembly to provide tax relief for senior citizens and persons certified as fully and permanently disabled.