^{HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FILING INSTRUCTIONS}

^{STATE OF GEORGIA for 2009}

^{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, 2009.}

^{DOCUMENTS NEEDED IN FILING}

^{A copy of the recorded Warranty Deed is required most of the time. Other documents may be required.}

^{WHERE TO FILE}

^{BARROW COUNTY: Tax Commissioner 770-307-3108}

^{233 E. Broad Street Room 121}

^{Winder, GA 30680}

^{8:00am-5:00pm, M-F}

^{Must File: By April 1st}

^{Call office or apply in person for application.}

^{CHEROKEE COUNTY: Tax Commissioner 678-493-6400}

^{2780 Marietta Highway}

^{Canton, GA 30114}

^{8:00am-5:00 pm, M-F}

^{Must File: By April 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 30236(Behind courthouse)}

^{8:00am-5:00pm, M-F}

^{Must file: By April 1st}

^{Must apply in person.}

^{www.co.clayton.ga.us/tax_commissioner}

^{COBB COUNTY: Tax Commissioner 770-528-8600}

^{736 Whitlock Avenue Ste 100}

^{P.O. Box 649}

^{Marietta, GA 30061}

^{Must File: By April 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: By March 1st}

^{Call office, 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: By April 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: By April 1st}

^{You must apply in person for application.}

^{www.fayettecountytaxcomm.com}

^{FORSYTH COUNTY: Tax Commissioner 770-781-2110}

^{1092 Tribble Gap Road}

^{Cumming, GA 30040}

^{8:30am-5:00pm. M-F}

^{Must File: By April 1st}

^{Call office, apply in person, or go online for application.}

^{www.forsythco.com}

^{FULTON COUNTY: Tax Commissioner 404-730-6100}

^{141 Pryor Street, Suite 1085}

^{Atlanta, GA 30303}

^{8:00am-4:30pm, M-F}

^{Must File: By April 1st}

^{Apply in person or call for application.}

^{Application must be returned by certified mail.}

^{www.fultoncountytaxes.org}

^{GWINNETT COUNTY: Tax Commissioner 770-822-8800}

^{Gwinnett Justice and Administration Building}

^{75 Langley Drive}

^{Lawrenceville, GA 30245}

^{8:30am-5:00pm, M-F}

^{Must File: By March 1st}

^{Call office for application or visit their website:}

^{www.gwinnett-tax.com}

^{HALL COUNTY: Tax Commissioner 770-531-6950}

^{300 Henry Ward Way Room 204}

^{Gainesville, GA 30503}

^{8:00am-5:00pm, M-F}

^{Must File: By March 1st}

^{Call office or apply in person for application.}

^{www.hallcounty.org}