If you purchased a new home in Georgia last year which acts as your primary residence, don’t forget to apply for your Homestead exemption. Homestead exemptions are not automatic and most Georgia counties require filing by April 1.
A Homestead Exemption can help reduce property taxes by limiting how much your assessed value can increase and provide a partial exemption on the assessed value of your primary home which lowers the amount of property tax you owe. If you do not apply before April 1st you will wait a full year before your application is processed.
Each county has its own requirement as to how a homeowner can apply and/or prove their eligibility to apply.
Here are the links to a few counties to help get you started:
Don’t see your county? Not sure if you’ve filed? I’m happy to help you confirm or point you in the right direction.
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