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What is the homestead exemption in Decatur County GA? ›

With a $25,000 homestead exemption, you only pay taxes on $75,000. Homestead exemption applications are accepted year-round; however, to grant an exemption for the current tax year, we must receive your application no later than April 1.

Parcel Number – The Parcel Number or Local Number is the same as the Tax ID Number assigned by the Assessor's Office. It is shown on your tax bill and used by the Treasurer's Office in identifying your tax payment for that particular parcel.

Operating under the Georgia Revenue Codes, the Board of Assessors is responsible for the appraisal and assessment of all residential, commercial and personal property in DeKalb County. Property is appraised at 100 percent of its fair market value and assessed at 40 percent of that value.

All property in Georgia is taxed at an assessment rate of 40% of its full market value. Exemptions, such as a homestead exemption, reduce the taxable value of your property.

You must be 65 years old or older. You must be living in the home to which the exemption applies on January 1 of the year for which the exemption applies. Your net income, or the combined net income of you and your spouse must not be greater than $10,000 for the preceding year.

To be granted a homestead exemption: A person must actually occupy the home, and the home is considered their legal residence for all purposes.

Those who reside in Fulton and Gwinnett paid the highest property tax in all of the Georgia counties assessed by Attom last year, with taxes on average of $6,931 in Fultton and $4,276 in Gwinnett.

You must file with the county or city where your home is located. Each county has different applications and required documents. Various types of homestead exemptions are available, including those based on assessed home value and homeowner age.

You can access all recorded deeds, liens, plats and UCC's online at gsccca.org or visit our office at 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville GA 30046. There is a fee to access the website and a $2.50 charge for 1st copy printed, and $1.00 per page after 1st page.

Basic Homestead Exemption

Homeowners applying for a basic exemption must own and occupy the home as their primary residence as of January 1, have all vehicles registered in DeKalb County, and not have a homestead exemption anywhere else. Homeowners do not need to apply more than once for a basic homestead exemption.

How do I check the status of my homestead exemption in DeKalb? ›

Check your homestead exemption status online at publicaccess.dekalbtax.org or call 404-298-4000 to save time and a trip to our office. Learn about all available exemptions, including special exemptions for disabled veterans and disabled residents, at dekalbtax.org/exemptions.

Once the property value is assigned, it is multiplied by a percentage to determine its assessed value. Each tax district sets that percentage, aka the assessed ratio. Mississippi has one of the lowest ones at 10%, while Massachusetts hits property owners with 100%.

The standard homestead exemption in Georgia is $2,000. This $2,000 is deducted from the 40% assessed value of the homestead.

Hawaii is the state with the lowest real estate property tax rate, while New Jersey is the state with the highest, according to personal finance site WalletHub. In a report released Feb. 20, WalletHub determined the states with the highest and lowest property taxes.

The standard homestead exemption in Georgia is $2,000. This $2,000 is deducted from the 40% assessed value of the homestead.

A homestead exemption is a legal provision that helps to reduce the amount of property taxes on owner-occupied homes. The home must be your primary residence. Applications can be filed year round, but must be submitted on or before April 1st in order to apply for the current tax year.

Georgia homestead laws allow creditors to exempt up to $10,000 worth of their home under certain conditions. For example, if your house is worth $100,000 and you owe $90,000 on your mortgage, you have $10,000 of equity in your home, and that equity cannot be taken by creditors.

To check your exemption application status, visit the property information page and enter your address on the search screen. If your basic exemption is approved, it will be indicated next to “Exemption Code.” If it is denied, you will receive a letter indicating why it was denied.