Property Tax Exemption Guide

McIntosh County property tax exemptions and deadlines (2027)

Notice · GA-191
April12027

Next exemption filing deadline: April 1, 2027

164 days left

up to the deadline for filing property tax returns (April 1).3

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

Application: official application

Last verified October 19, 2026

Exemptions in McIntosh County

ExemptionWho qualifiesAmount or effectDeadlineFormApply
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

Local add-ons

No city or school-district exemptions on top of the county's are recorded for McIntosh County. Some cities run their own; Confirm with the office.

How to apply

Ways to apply in McIntosh 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

Opens
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Deadline
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Where to file
official appeal information
Form
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Office

Office
McIntosh County tax assessor
Phone
912-437-6627

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Sources and changes

  1. McIntosh County tax assessor: contact checked October 19, 2026
  2. McIntosh County: tax assessor (state directory) checked October 19, 2026
  3. Property Tax Homestead Exemptions (GA DOR) checked October 19, 2026

No changes recorded for McIntosh County yet.

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