How to apply for Spalding County Local Senior Homestead Exemptions (65+ school tax) in Georgia

Who it's for

Spalding County has local homestead exemptions for older homeowners, on top of Georgia's statewide exemptions. With no income limit, homeowners 65 to 69 by January 1 get $10,000 off the school part of their home's assessed value, homeowners 70 to 74 get $20,000 off, and homeowners 75 or older get $30,000 off. Homeowners 65 and older can also freeze the value used for school taxes (the floating exemption). Homeowners 65 and older with net income of $15,000 or less can get a larger elderly exemption ($20,000 off county and school values). File with the Spalding County Tax Commissioner by April 1. Once granted, the exemption renews on its own, but you must re-apply when you reach the next age level. Call 770-467-4360.

What you'll need

• Proof that you own the home and live in it as your legal residence
• Proof of age
• Proof of income, in person, for the income-based exemptions

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Spalding County Local Senior Homestead Exemptions (65+ school tax). 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 that you own the home and live in it as your legal residence, proof of age, proof of income, in person, for the income-based exemptions — 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 (re-apply at each new age level)

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) — Spalding CountyGeorgia DHS / Division of Family & Children Services — delivered locally through the Middle Georgia Community Action Agency
• 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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