Heard 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).3
This is the statewide Georgia deadline; Heard County has not published a different date.
Application: official application
Exemptions in Heard 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 owner3 | $2,000 exemption from county and school taxes3 | up to the deadline for filing property tax returns (April 1)3 | LGS-Homestead - Application for Homestead Exemption3 | 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 exemption3 | This exemption may not exceed $10,000 of the homestead's assessed value.3 | 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 exemption3 | 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 year3 | $4,000 exemption from all county ad valorem taxes3 | 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 duty3 | a homestead exemption for the full value of the homestead3 | 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 conflict3 | $60,000 plus an additional sum3 | 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 Georgia3 | 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 amended3 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Freeport Exemptions Other · Heard County |
Commercial and industrial inventory, if county voters elect it2 | 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. Applications filed after that time can receive a partial exemption for that year up to June 1.2 | 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 Heard County. Some cities run their own; Confirm with the office.
How to apply
Ways to apply in Heard 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
- official appeal information
Office
- Office
- Heard County tax assessor
- Website
- www.heardcountyga.com/
Nearby counties
- CountyTroup County, GA
- CountyCarroll County, GA
- CountyCoweta County, GA
- CountyMeriwether County, GA
- CountyHaralson County, GA
- CountyDouglas County, GA