Homestead Exemption

The filing deadline for Homestead Exemptions is April 1. You can apply anytime during the year preceding the April 1 deadline to be eligible. Additionally, the application may be filed within the 45-day appeal period after assessment notices are mailed.

You must apply for Homestead exemptions in order to be eligible. However, you only need to apply once unless there is a change in ownership or primary residence. Exemptions do not transfer. If you have changed your primary residence, you must reapply. To find out more on how to apply in person, please contact the Tax Assessor’s Office at 770-784-2030.  You can also search for your property and apply online

Standard Homestead Exemption

• Available to property owners at their primary residence. Homeowners are only eligible for one homestead.
• Reduces the taxable value by $4,000 on the county and school levies.

Disabled Veterans Exemption

• Must have a Summary of Benefits letter from the Veterans’ Administration certifying you have a 100% total and permanent service-related disability.
• Reduces your 40% taxable value up to $126,526.
• Also applies to un-remarried surviving spouse or minor child.

Senior Citizens Age 62 Tax Exemption

• Must be age 62 on or before January 1.
• Household income from social security and other retirement pension cannot exceed $99,648.
• Net earned income from sources such as interest, rental property or work does not exceed $15,000 for the previous calendar year
• Reduces the taxable value by $20,000 on the county and school levies.

Senior Citizens Age 65 Tax Exemption

• Must be age 65 on or before January 1.
• Household income from social security and other retirement pension cannot exceed $99,648.
• Net earned income from sources such as interest, rental property or work does not exceed $25,000 for the previous calendar year
• Reduces the taxable value by $30,000 on the county levies and $50,000 on Newton Schools.

Disabled Person’s Exemption

• Individuals must be 100% totally disabled with a statement from their doctor
• Household income from social security and other retirement pension does not exceed $99,648.
• Net earned income from sources such as interest, rental property or work does not exceed $15,000.
• Reduces the taxable value by $20,000 on the county and school levies.