A homestead exemption is a reduction in homeowners' property taxes. To qualify, you must own and occupy the home as your legal residence and primary domicile on January 1 of the year in which the exemption is being claimed (so all you people who bought a home in 2008, even if it was on December 31, 2008, this applies to you). Homeowners must apply for this exemption on or before the deadline required by their county (see links below). Once granted, this exemption is automatically renewed each year as long as they continually occupy the home under the same ownership. The home must be your legal residence for all purposes including the registration of your vehicles and the filing of your income tax.
You cannot file for homestead exemption on rental property, vacant land or on more than one property. In addition to basic homestead exemption there are additional exemptions for residents age 62 and older and/or disabled and disabled veterans. You must apply for these exemptions in person. If you are adding or deleting a person's name on a deed, you must re-file for homestead. Refinancing your home will not affect your exemption.
You cannot file for homestead exemption on rental property, vacant land or on more than one property. In addition to basic homestead exemption there are additional exemptions for residents age 62 and older and/or disabled and disabled veterans. You must apply for these exemptions in person. If you are adding or deleting a person's name on a deed, you must re-file for homestead. Refinancing your home will not affect your exemption.
Fulton County / City of Atlanta: due March 1st***
DeKalb County: due March 1st***
Gwinnett County: due April 1st
Cobb County: due April 1st
***if you live in the part of City of Atlanta which is also in DeKalb, you must file in both Fulton and DeKalb Counties***
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