How to apply for Pickens County School Tax Homestead Exemption (62+, income under $25,000) in Georgia
Pickens County Board of Tax Assessors, 1266 East Church Street, Suite 121, Jasper
Who it's for
Pickens County homeowners who are 62 or older with low household income do not pay school taxes on their home. The exemption covers the school tax and any tax for paying off school bonds. The gross income of everyone in the home must be less than $25,000, counting Social Security and other retirement income. You must already have the regular homestead exemption. Apply at the Pickens County Tax Assessor's Office before April 1, with income papers for everyone who lives in the home. Once granted, homestead exemptions renew on their own. Call 706-253-8700.
You must own and live in the home, have the regular homestead exemption, be 62 or older, and have total household gross income under $25,000 (including Social Security, other retirement income, and income from selling property the year before). Apply before April 1; the Board of Tax Assessors makes the final decision.
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Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of age (62 or older)
- Complete income papers for everyone who lives in the home (including Social Security and retirement income)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 706-253-8700
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Pickens County School Tax Homestead Exemption (62+, income under $25,000). 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 proof of age (62 or older), complete income papers for everyone who lives in the home (including Social Security and retirement income) — 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 Pickens 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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