Homestead Exemptions for Metro Atlanta
The Homestead Tax Exemption provides homeowners in Georgia up to a $2000 cost reduction in their real estate property tax. Homeowners who qualify must use the property as their primary, legal residence (as of January 1, 2010) and you must file with your county by the deadline. In many instances, your County will mail a Homestead Tax Exemption application to the new owner of record; however this is not always the case. Contact your County Tax Commissioner’s / County Tax Assessor’s office. Listed below are several Metro Atlanta county deadlines. If you miss the designated deadline you...
Read MoreFulton County Homestead Exemption Increase
The new Homestead Laws will allow for an increase in the basic exemption of $15,000 over the next three years. If you are currently receiving a homestead exemption you don’t need to do anything to start receiving the increase. If you are not receiving an exemption, to qualify you must own and occupy your current residence as of January 1st, 2009 and apply by April 1, 2009. If you are 62 or older, you may be eligible for other additional exemptions. Feel Free to call me with any questions. If you live in Atlanta, Buckhead, Dunwoody or Sandy Springs you can go to the Fulton County Tax...
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