It's that time of year again! I wanted to remind you to file for Homestead Exemption if you have not done so already. According to Georgia law, if you purchased your home between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013 you may be eligible to claim a Homestead Exemption, which will reduce your property taxes. Following is county-by-county contact information and deadlines for filing Homestead Exemption. Be sure to confirm eligibility and requirements with your county of residence.
CHEROKEE: 2782 Marietta Hwy, Canton 678-493-6120
File Dates: By April 1, 2014
You must file in person. Bring a copy of driver’s license & warranty deed.
Office Hours: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
COBB: 736 Whitlock Ave, Suite 100, Marietta 770-528-8600
4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta
4700 Austell Road, Austell
File Dates: By April 1, 2014
File by mail or in person. Bring warranty deed, identification, your license tag number and name of current mortgage company. Most new property owners will receive a form by mail or may be requested after January 1.
Office Hours: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
DEKALB: 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 100, Decatur 404-298-4000
1358 Dresden Drive, Atlanta
2801 Candler Rd, Decatur
File Dates: January2 – April 1, 2014
** Should receive information in the mail sometime in January, if not call. Return by certified mail with a copy of your warranty deed.
Office Hours vary by location so call or check website for details
FORSYTH: 110 East Main Street, Suite 260, 770-781-2106
Forsyth Administration Bldg., Cumming, 30040
File Dates: By APRIL 1, 2014
You must file in person. Bring a copy of driver’s license (address must match property address) & recorded warranty. Only those whose name(s) appear on deed can file.
Office Hours: M-F 8:30am-5:00pm
FULTON: 141 Pryor Street, Suite 1047B, Atlanta 404-612-6440
7741 Roswell Road NE, Suite 261, Sandy Springs 404-612-6440
3155 Royal Drive, Suite 175, Alpharetta 404-612-6440
5600 Stonewall Tell Rd, Suite 224, College Park 404-612-6440
File Dates: By APRIL 1, 2014
File in person only! Bring copy of warranty deed, photo ID, car tag number, social security number for self and spouse. You may be able to file by mail ONLY if your deed is already in the system.
Office Hours vary by location so call or check website for details
GWINNETT: 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville (1st floor) 770-822-8800
File Dates: By April 1, 2014
Should receive information in mail by end of January or call after February 1st to request an application by mail; to file in person, bring your warranty deed.
Office Hours: M-F 8:30am-5:00pm
HALL 2875 Browns Bridge Rd, Gainsville 770-531-6720
You may also Fax to… 770-531-3968
File Dates: Before March 1, 2014
Tax Assessor's Office for the current tax year. You must be living in the property as of January 1 to qualify.
www.hallcounty.org
Please note that the above phone numbers, addresses and dates were verified as of December 2013. The locations and dates are subject to change without prior notification. Please be sure to contact your county for thorough information and requirements.
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