To determine if you qualify for homestead exemptions in Fulton County, Georgia, you need to meet specific requirements and understand the different types of exemptions available. The deadline to apply for the current tax year is April 1st. Applications received after this date will be applied to the following tax year.
Here’s a breakdown of the general qualifications and exemptions available in Fulton County:
✅ Basic Qualifications (for Most Homestead Exemptions)
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🏠 Ownership: You must own the home. The person applying must be listed on the deed.
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🧍 Occupancy: You must occupy the home as your primary legal residence as of January 1st of the year you are applying.
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🗺️ Legal Residence: The home must be your legal residence for all purposes, including vehicle registration and filing your federal and Georgia income tax returns.
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🚫 No Other Claims: You (or your spouse) cannot claim a homestead exemption on any other property in Georgia or any other state.
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🏘️ Property Type: Applies only to primary residences—not rental properties, vacant land, or second homes.
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👤 Individual Ownership: Exemptions apply to individuals, not corporations or LLCs.
📄 Required Documentation (for Basic Exemption)
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A valid Georgia Driver’s License or Georgia ID Card.
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Your Social Security Number.
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Vehicle registrations for all vehicles owned by you and your spouse.
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If your property is held in a trust, provide a Trust Affidavit and relevant trust documentation.
🧾 Types of Homestead Exemptions in Fulton County
Fulton County offers several exemptions, many with age or income requirements:
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🏡 Fulton County Basic Homestead Exemption: Reduces assessed value for county and school taxes. Amounts vary.
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🌆 City Basic Exemptions: Exemptions vary by city (e.g., Atlanta, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs).
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👵 65+ Senior Exemption: $50,000 off Fulton County taxes for those 65+ (no income limit).
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🧊 Value Freeze (Age 62+): Freezes base property value if income is under $80,280 (2025 cap).
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💸 Low-Income (50%) Exemption: For incomes under ~$27,180 (2022 level); must reapply every 2 years.
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🎓 Senior School Tax Exemptions: For those 65+ or 70+, with varying income limits and residency length requirements.
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🪖 Disabled Veterans & Surviving Spouses: Several full or partial exemptions based on service-connected disabilities.
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👮 Surviving Spouse of First Responder: Full value exemption for spouses of officers/firefighters killed in the line of duty.
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📈 Floating Inflation-Proof Exemption: Age 62+, limited income, protects against inflation-based value increases.
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📉 CPI Cap Exemption: Limits annual increase on assessed value for county taxes to 3% or CPI (whichever is less).
📝 How to Apply
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💻 Online: Apply on the Fulton County Board of Assessors website
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📨 Manual: Download the application, then submit by mail or in person.
⚠️ Important Notes
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Most exemptions renew automatically each year if your deed and residency remain unchanged.
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Any change in deed ownership (even among same individuals) requires a new application.
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Newly built homes or parcel splits may require manual initial filing.
For full eligibility details and documentation, consult the Fulton County Homestead Exemption Guide. You can also contact the Board of Assessors for assistance.
🗓️ Don’t forget: The application deadline for the 2025 tax year is April 1, 2025!
