Filing for a Homestead Exemption is a good idea because it reduces the taxable value of your home, saving you money during tax time. Here is all of the information you’ll need when filing for Homestead Exemption in 2015.
If you want to play it safe, it is a good idea to keep these documents handy when filing this year:
– Warranty Deed book and page
– Proof of residence (this includes the usual evidence like mail, pay stubs, utility bills, etc.)
– Social Security number
– Driver’s license
– Vehicle registration information
In many counties throughout Georgia, you must have owned and lived on the property as of Jan. 1st. You may also be required to file with the city if your property is located within city limits.
Applications are accepted year-round, but in order to apply for this tax year you have to apply by April 1, 2015.
Deadlines & Information for Homestead Exemptions in 2015 by County:
Fulton County
Tips for Your Application:
The information needed to apply for Fulton County includes:
– Georgia driver’s license or ID card
– Social security numbers for the property owner and spouse if applicable
– Registration for all vehicles you own
– Recorded deed for new owners
– If the property is part of a trust you will need the trust document
– Note: For special exemptions, proof of income is required
Dekalb County
Deadline: April 1st
URL: Decatur
Tips for Your Application:
1. If you file for a Homestead Exemption with DeKalb County, you also have to apply with the city of Decatur. In the city of Decatur, there are 7 Homestead Exemptions you may qualify for, including general exemptions for ownership and occupancy as well as age, income, and disability.
2. Eligible homeowners are encouraged to apply for new exemptions by March 15th so that the exemption appears on the first installment of a 2015 tax bill.
Gwinnett County
Deadline: April 1st
Tips for Your Application:
1. The online application for Gwinnett County is used for Regular Homestead Exemption (S1R) and Value Offset Exemption (V0E).
2. Be sure that you use a device that connects to a printer when filling out the application so you can print the confirmation when the application has been submitted.
3. Other exemptions, like Senior and Disability, require added documentation that you have to mail or bring in with the application.
Cobb County
Deadline: April 1st
Tips for Your Application:
1. In Cobb County the Tax Commissioner’s Office processes all applications. For this reason, Homestead Exemption applications are only accepted by mail or in person. No email or fax application is accepted.
2. You can mail your application to: P.O. Box 100127 Marietta, GA 30061. You can also drop it off at the nearest Tax Commissioner’s Office.
Forsyth County
Deadline: April 1st
Tips for Your Application:
1. If you are eligible for the Homestead Exemption in Forsyth, the amount exempted is deducted from the 40 percent assessed value of the property.
Douglas County
Deadline: April 1st
Clayton County
Deadline: April 1st
Cherokee County
Deadline: April 1st
URL: Cherokee
Cherokee County
Deadline: April 1st
URL: Henry
Fayette County
Deadline: April 1st
Paulding County
Deadline: April 1st
URL: Paulding
