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Homestead Exemptions
Generally, a homeowner is entitled to a homestead exemption on their home and land underneath provided the home was owned by the homeowner and was their legal residence as of January 1 of the taxable year. (O.C.G.A. § 48-5-40).
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This means you will receive a discount on your property taxes.
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Applications must be filed by April 1.
Most counties require your drivers license and car registration reflect the property address.
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You may need to file with your county and city.
Annual Property Tax Assessments
Each year, you will receive a notice of your property tax assessment, which tells you how your property taxes are estimated to be. This is a time sensitive document that gets mailed to you or can be found online for most counties.
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Here are some of the metro Atlanta links: