Richmond 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; Richmond County has not published a different date.
Application: official application
Exemptions in Richmond 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 |
| Local Disability Disability exemption · Richmond County |
Requires letter signed by a physician licensed to practice in Georgia stating that you are totally and permanently disabled as of January 1 of the application year. No age or income limit.3 | Includes $10,000 off the assessed value on County and $10,000 off School tax assessments.3 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Regular Homestead Exemption Homestead exemption · Richmond County |
For all property owners who occupy the property as of January 1 of the application year. No income or age limit.3 | Includes $5,000 off the assessed value on County and $5,000 off School.3 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Full School Exemption Senior (65+) exemption · Richmond County |
Must be 65 years old as of January 1 of the application year.3 | Includes $5,000 off the assessed value on County, and an exemption from all School tax assessments. No income limit.3 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Partial School Exemption Senior (65+) exemption · Richmond County |
Must be 62 years old as of January 1 of the application year.3 | Includes $5,000 off the assessed value on County, and $10,000 off School and School Bond.3 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Spouse of Peace Officer or Firefighter Killed in the Line of Duty Surviving spouse exemption · Richmond County |
Applies to the un-remarried widow / widower of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty.3 | Provides 100% exemption from all taxes (County and School).3 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Disabled Veteran Exemption Veteran exemption · Richmond County |
Requires a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs stating you are 100% service-connected disabled.3 | Includes $126,526 off the assessed value on County, County Bond, School, and School Bond tax assessments.3 | 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 Richmond County. Some cities run their own; Confirm with the office.
How to apply
Ways to apply in Richmond 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
- Confirm with the office
Office
- Office
- Board of Tax Assessors
- Address
- 535 Telfair Street
- Phone
- 706-821-2391
- Website
- www.arctax.com/
Nearby counties
- CountyColumbia County, GA
- CountyBurke County, GA
- CountyMcDuffie County, GA
- CountyJefferson County, GA
- CountyGlascock County, GA
- CountyWarren County, GA