Chatham 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).6
This is the statewide Georgia deadline; Chatham County has not published a different date.
Application: official application
Exemptions in Chatham 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 owner6 | $2,000 exemption from county and school taxes6 | up to the deadline for filing property tax returns (April 1)6 | LGS-Homestead - Application for Homestead Exemption6 | 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 exemption6 | This exemption may not exceed $10,000 of the homestead's assessed value.6 | 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 exemption6 | 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 year6 | $4,000 exemption from all county ad valorem taxes6 | 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 duty6 | a homestead exemption for the full value of the homestead6 | 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 conflict6 | $60,000 plus an additional sum6 | 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 Georgia6 | 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 amended6 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Homestead exemption Homestead exemption · Chatham County |
Residents of Chatham County who own and occupy a home and the land it rests on as their permanent place of residence, as of January 1 of1 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Stephens-Day exemption Homestead exemption · Chatham County |
Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | 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 Chatham County. Some cities run their own; Confirm with the office.
How to apply
Ways to apply in Chatham County: in person.
Already exempt?
- Homestead exemption: renews automatically once granted.
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
- Office
- Chatham County tax assessor
- Phone
- (912) 652-7100
- Website
- tax.chathamcountyga.gov/
Nearby counties
- CountyBryan County, GA
- CountyLiberty County, GA
- CountyEffingham County, GA
- CountyMcIntosh County, GA
- CountyLong County, GA
- CountyBulloch County, GA