FULTON. COUNTY. Homestead Exemption. Application Deadline: April 1. APPLY ONLINE. .fultonassessor. CALL US AT. 404-612-6440 x4. HOMESTEAD. EXEMPTION GUIDE. A Homestead Exemption is a legal provision, established by state law, that may reduce the assessed value on owner-occupied homes.
A homestead exemption reduces the amount of property taxes homeowners owe on their legal residence. You must file with the county or city where your home is located. Each county has different applications and required documents.
The standard homestead exemption in Georgia is $2,000. This $2,000 is deducted from the 40% assessed value of the homestead.
The standard homestead exemption in Georgia is $2,000. This $2,000 is deducted from the 40% assessed value of the homestead.
Gather What You'll Need Homeowner's name. Property address. Property's parcel ID. Proof of residency, such as a copy of valid Georgia driver's license and a copy of vehicle registration. Recorded deed for new owners, if county records have not been updated. Trust document and affidavit, if the property is in a trust.
The standard homestead exemption allows the property owner to deduct up to $4,000.00 in assessed value of the state property taxes and up to $2,000 in assessed value of the county property taxes.
The exemption is not entered anywhere on your federal income tax return. Homestead exemptions are usually filed at your county courthouse, at the tax assessor's office.
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.
For your convenience, Fulton County taxpayers may file application for homestead exemption through our online portal. For all property owners who occupy the property as of January 1 of the application year. No income or age limit. Includes $30,000 off the assessed value on County, $2,000 off school.