Bacon County property tax exemptions and deadlines (2027)
April12027
Next exemption filing deadline: April 1, 2027
164 days leftup to the deadline for filing property tax returns (April 1).2
This is the statewide Georgia deadline; Bacon County has not published a different date.
Application: official application
Exemptions in Bacon County
| Exemption | Who qualifies | Amount or effect | Deadline | Form | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Homestead Exemption Homestead exemption · statewide |
The home of each resident of Georgia that is actually occupied and used as the primary residence by the owner2 | $2,000 exemption from county and school taxes2 | up to the deadline for filing property tax returns (April 1)2 | LGS-Homestead - Application for Homestead Exemption2 | Confirm with the office |
| Additional Exemption for Educational Purposes Senior (65+) exemption · statewide |
Individuals 62 years of age or over that are residents of each independent school district and of each county school district may claim an additional exemption2 | This exemption may not exceed $10,000 of the homestead's assessed value.2 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Floating Inflation-Proof Exemption Senior (65+) exemption · statewide |
Individuals 62 years of age or over may obtain a floating inflation-proof county homestead exemption2 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Individuals 65 Years of Age and Older Senior (65+) exemption · statewide |
Individuals 65 years of age or over may claim a $4,000 exemption from all county ad valorem taxes if the income of that person and his spouse does not exceed $10,000 for the prior year2 | $4,000 exemption from all county ad valorem taxes2 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Surviving Spouse of Peace Officer or Firefighter Surviving spouse exemption · statewide |
The unremarried surviving spouse of a peace officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty2 | a homestead exemption for the full value of the homestead2 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Surviving Spouse of U.S. Service Member Surviving spouse exemption · statewide |
The unremarried surviving spouse of a member of the armed forces who was killed in or died as a result of any war or armed conflict2 | $60,000 plus an additional sum2 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Veteran exemption · statewide |
Any qualifying disabled veteran who is a citizen and resident of Georgia2 | an exemption of the greater of $32,500.00 or the maximum amount which may be granted to a disabled veteran under Section 2102 of Title 38 of the United States Code, as amended2 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Freeport Exemptions Other · Bacon County |
Voters in the county may elect to exempt commercial and industrial inventory.1 | Confirm with the office | Application for freeport exemption should be made with the board of tax assessors within the same time period that returns are due in the county.1 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
Local add-ons
No city or school-district exemptions on top of the county's are recorded for Bacon County. Some cities run their own; Confirm with the office.
How to apply
Ways to apply in Bacon County: Confirm with the office.
Already exempt?
Renewal and portability rules: Confirm with the office.
What happens after a sale or move: Confirm with the office.
Appeal window
- Deadline
- Confirm with the office
- Where to file
- Confirm with the office
Office
We have not yet verified contact details for the Bacon County tax assessor. The Georgia Department of Revenue lists local offices.
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