Stephens 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).4
This is the statewide Georgia deadline; Stephens County has not published a different date.
Application: official application
Exemptions in Stephens 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 owner4 | $2,000 exemption from county and school taxes4 | up to the deadline for filing property tax returns (April 1)4 | LGS-Homestead - Application for Homestead Exemption4 | 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 exemption4 | This exemption may not exceed $10,000 of the homestead's assessed value.4 | 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 exemption4 | 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 year4 | $4,000 exemption from all county ad valorem taxes4 | 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 duty4 | a homestead exemption for the full value of the homestead4 | 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 conflict4 | $60,000 plus an additional sum4 | 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 Georgia4 | 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 amended4 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Senior Homestead Exemption Senior (65+) exemption · Stephens County |
Individuals 65 years of age or over2 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Senior Homestead Exemption related to Limited Income Senior (65+) exemption · Stephens County |
Individuals 65 years of age or over may claim an additional local exemption from state, county and school ad valorem taxes if the net income of that person and their spouse does not exceed $10,000 for the prior year.2 | Confirm with the office | 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 Stephens County. Some cities run their own; Confirm with the office.
How to apply
Ways to apply in Stephens 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
- Stephens County tax assessor
- Website
- www.stephenscountytax.com/
Nearby counties
- CountyFranklin County, GA
- CountyHabersham County, GA
- CountyBanks County, GA
- CountyHart County, GA
- CountyRabun County, GA
- CountyWhite County, GA