State law provides that every new home owner is eligible to claim
Homestead Exemption as a tax benefit amounting to considerable annual savings.
To qualify for the property tax exemption, the home owner must occupy the residence and file for Homestead Exemption at the county court house or tax office depending on the county in which you reside. (One Time Filing Only)
County Deadline to File Phone Number
Fulton County April 1, 2011 404-612-6440
DeKalb County March 1, 2011 404-298-4000
Gwinnett County March 1, 2011 770-822-8800
Cobb County April 1, 2011 770-528-8600
Clayton County April 1, 2011 770-477-3311
Cherokee County April 1, 2011 678-493-6122
Henry County April 1, 2011 770-288-8180
Forsyth County April 1, 2011 770-781-2106
Douglas County April 1, 2011 770-920-7272
Fayette County April 1, 2011 770-461-3652
Paulding County April 1, 2011 770-443-7606
To file for exemption, most counties require you to provide the following documents:
Driver's license or ID card, Deed, Proof of Residency,
Social Security # for each owner, voter and vehicle registration.
Please call your specific county to verify required documents and office location.
Should you have any questions please contact us.
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