Habersham County property tax exemptions and deadlines (2027)

Notice · GA-137

April12027

Next exemption filing deadline: April 1, 2027

164 days left

up to the deadline for filing property tax returns (April 1).6

This is the statewide Georgia deadline; Habersham County has not published a different date.

Application: official application

Last verified October 19, 2026

Exemptions in Habersham 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 Exemption 6	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
100% Disabled Exemption Disability exemption · Habersham County	adjusted gross income must be below $12,0004	Confirm with the office	Confirm with the office	Confirm with the office	Confirm with the office
Age 65 Homestead Exemption Senior (65+) exemption · Habersham County	Income over the $12,000 limit4	it will generally save you around $2504	Confirm with the office	Confirm with the office	Confirm with the office
Age 65 Total School Tax Exemption Senior (65+) exemption · Habersham County	adjusted gross income must be below $12,0004	Confirm with the office	Confirm with the office	Confirm with the office	Confirm with the office