How to apply for Washington County Local Senior Homestead Exemption (65+, $10,000) in Georgia

Who it's for

Washington County has a local $10,000 homestead exemption for homeowners 65 or older. It is on top of the exemptions Georgia allows statewide, which are listed separately. You must own and live in the home and meet the county's qualifying rules. Apply for homestead exemptions with the Washington County Tax Assessors Office. Applications are taken all year, but you must file by April 1 for the exemption to count toward that year's taxes. Call the Tax Assessors Office at 478-552-2937.

What you'll need

• Proof of age (65 or older)
• Proof the home is your legal residence

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Washington County Local Senior Homestead Exemption (65+, $10,000). 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 (65 or older), proof the home is your legal residence — 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) — CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority — Washington CountyCSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc. (CSRA EOA) — the designated 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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