How to apply for Gilmer County Age 65 School Tax Homestead Exemption in Georgia
Gilmer County Board of Tax Assessors, 1 Broad Street, Suite 104, Ellijay
Who it's for
Gilmer County homeowners who are 65 or older by January 1 do not pay school taxes on their home. There is no income limit for this local exemption. It is on top of Georgia's statewide homestead exemptions, which are listed separately. You must own and live in the home and be a legal resident of Gilmer County as of January 1. Apply in person at the Gilmer County Tax Assessor's Office or online through the property search on the assessors' website, and upload a photo of your Georgia driver's license or ID. Once granted, the exemption renews on its own. Call 706-276-2742.
You must own and live in the home and be a legal resident of Gilmer County as of January 1, and be 65 or older by January 1. Apply by the end of the 45-day appeal period to get the exemption for that tax year. Age-based exemptions are not added on their own — you must file for each one as you qualify. The Board of Tax Assessors makes the final decision.
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Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Georgia driver's license or state ID with the address of the property
- Proof of age (65 or older by January 1)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 706-276-2742
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Gilmer County Age 65 School Tax Homestead Exemption. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need georgia driver's license or state ID with the address of the property, proof of age (65 or older by January 1) — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
renews automatically once granted
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- Tax ReliefGeorgia Senior Homestead Exemption (Age 65+ — $4,000)Georgia Department of Revenue — administered by your county tax commissioner / board of tax assessors
- Tax ReliefFederal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Internal Revenue Service
- Energy AssistanceEnergy Assistance (LIHEAP) — North Georgia Community ActionNorth Georgia Community Action, Inc. (NGCA) — the designated Community Action Agency for Gilmer and the far-northwest / mountain counties
- Energy AssistanceGeorgia Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family & Children Services — delivered through local Community Action Agencies
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