Jenkins 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; Jenkins County has not published a different date.
Application: official application
Exemptions in Jenkins 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 exemption Other · Jenkins County |
Commercial and industrial inventory1 | 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 1.1 | 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 Jenkins County. Some cities run their own; Confirm with the office.
How to apply
Ways to apply in Jenkins 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
- Jenkins County tax assessor
- Website
- jenkinscountyga.com/
Nearby counties
- CountyBurke County, GA
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- CountyJefferson County, GA