HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FILING INSTRUCTIONS for 2008
STATE OF GEORGIA
A homeowner is entitled to claim a homestead exemption against the appraised value of his principal residence thereby reducing his annual ad valorem property tax. This exemption is applied for only once during ownership of the property. Additionally to avoid penalty, you must file on ANY PROPERTY (improved, unimproved, income-producing, etc.) in the first year of ownership, even though only your principal residence is eligible for the exemption. Legislation provides for additional exemptions for some senior citizens and disabled persons. Please check with the tax office for eligibility requirements.
WHO IS ENTITLED TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION?
Any person owning and occupying the home on January 1, 2008.
DOCUMENTS NEEDED IN FILING
A copy of the filed Warranty Deed is almost certainly required. Other documents may be required.
WHERE TO FILE
BARROW COUNTY: Tax Commissioner 770-307-3108
233 E. Broad Street
Winder, GA 30680
8:00am-5:00pm, M-F
Must File: Jan.2nd – March 1st
Call office or apply in person for application.
CHEROKEE COUNTY: Tax Commissioner 678-493-6400
100 North Street
Suite G20
Canton, GA 30114
8:00am-5:00 pm, M-F
Must File: Jan 2nd-March 1st
You must apply in person & bring warranty & photo ID
www.cherokeega.com
CLAYTON COUNTY: Tax Commissioner 770-477-3311
121 South McDonough Street
Jonesboro, GA (Behind courthouse)
8:00am-5:00pm, M-F
Must file: Jan. 2nd – March 1st
Must apply in person.
www.co.clayton.ga.us/tax_commissioner
COBB COUNTY: Tax Commissioner 770-528-8600
100 Cherokee Street, Marietta 8:00am-5:00pm
4700 Austell Road, Marietta 9:00am-6:00pm
4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 9:00am-6:00pm
Must File: Jan 2nd- March 1st
Call office, apply in person or go online.
www.cobbtax.org
DEKALB COUNTY: Tax Commissioner 404-298-4000
4380 Memorial Drive
Decatur, GA 30032
8:30am-5:00pm, M-F
Must File: Jan 2nd-March 1st
Call office or apply in person, or apply online
https://dklbweb.dekalbga.org/taxcommissioner
DOUGLAS COUNTY: Tax Commissioner 770-920-7272
8700 Hospital Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134
8:00am-5:00pm, M-F
Must File: Jan 2nd- March 1st
Call office, apply in person or go online.
www.co.douglas.ga.us
FAYETTE COUNTY: Tax Commissioner 770-461-3652
140 West Stonewall Avenue PO Box 70
Fayetteville, GA 30214
8:00am-5:00pm, M-F
Must File: Jan 2nd- March 1st
Must apply in person for application.
www.fayettecountytaxcomm.com
FORSYTH COUNTY: Tax Commissioner 770-781-2110
110 East Main Street Suite 130
Cumming, GA 30040
8:30am-5:00pm. M-F
Must File: Jan 2nd-March 1st
Call office, apply in person, or go online for application.
www.forsythco.com
FULTON COUNTY: Tax Commissioner 404-224-0102
140 Pryor Street, Suite 1085
Atlanta, GA 30303
8:00am-4:30pm, M-F
Must File: Jan 2nd-March 1st
Apply in person or call for application.
Application must be returned by certified mail.
www.fultoncountytaxes.org
GWINNETT COUNTY: Tax Commissioner 770-822-8808
Gwinnett Justice and Administration Building
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30245
8:30am-5:00pm, M-F
Must File: Jan 2nd – March 1st
Call office for application or visit their website:
HALL COUNTY: Tax Commissioner 770-531-6720
300 Green Street Room 204
Gainesville, GA 30503
8:00am-5:00pm, M-F
Must File: Jan 2nd- March 1st
Call office or apply in person for application.
www.hallcounty.org
