HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION INSTRUCTIONS
Whether you just bought your home or you have owned your home for 100 years, you should check to make sure you are receiving the homestead exemption in both your city and your county. Homestead exemptions decrease the cost of living for owner-occupied homes quite significantly by reducing your property taxes to a fraction of what you would owe otherwise. Check through this list of counties and cities to find how to apply for any relevant homestead exemptions.
Fulton County
fultonassessor.org/exemptions/
Applications must be submitted on or before April 1, 2023. City homestead exemptions vary for each of the 15 cities in Fulton County. Legal residents of these cities will have their basic homestead exemption applied (if any) when they apply to receive a basic Fulton County homestead exemption.
City of East Point
http://www.eastpointcity.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Homestead-Exemption-Application_2023.pdf
City of Hapeville
There is no additional application for the city but make certain you file with Fulton County!
City of College Park
There is no additional application for the city but make certain you file with Fulton County!
Cobb County
https://www.cobbtax.org/news_detail_T10_R27.php
Applications must be U.S. postmarked (metered or kiosk postmark is not accepted as proof of timely mailing) or received by April 1, 2023.
City of Kennesaw
There is no additional application for the city, but make certain you file with Cobb County!
Dekalb County
Homestead exemption applications are accepted year-round. Current year exemptions must be applied for January 2 and April 1, 2023. Applications received after April 1 will be processed for the following year.
City of Decatur
If you live in the City of Decatur, YOU MUST APPLY FOR BOTH DECATUR AND DEKALB.
https://www.decaturga.com/adminservices/page/homestead-exemption-information
Homestead exemption applications are accepted year-round; however, to grant an exemption for the current tax year, we must receive your application no later than April 1, 2023. However, please note that although we can accept homestead exemptions until April 1, we encourage eligible homeowners to apply for any new exemptions prior to March 15 to ensure your exemption appears on your 1st installment tax bill.
Gwinnett County
Deadline for submitting application, either online or by mail, is April 1, 2023.
PLEASE NOTE, you need only file for homestead exemption in your first year of home ownership. Each county has different homestead exemption programs. Be sure to read the information for your specific county. If your exemption status should change, you will need to re-apply.
And of course, please call whenever you have a question! My cell is (404) 671-7095.
Sincerely,
Jude Holmes
Keller Knapp Realty
(404) 671-7095
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