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Barrow County homestead exemption

In Barrow County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Barrow County Tax Assessor; the deadline is April 1.

File or apply onlineBarrow County Tax Assessor
Office
Barrow County Tax Assessor
Deadline
April 1
State exemption
$2,000 off assessed value
Renewal
Not in our dataStatewide rule

You must own and live in the home by January 1 and apply no later than April 1.

Apply online, by email to [email protected], by mail, or in person at 30 N. Broad Street, Winder. Bring the signed application, a driver's license with the property address, and a car registration or utility bill. Senior exemptions also require your federal tax return, and you must contact the office to apply for them.

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Local homestead amounts in Barrow County

Barrow County local exemptions
ExemptionTaxing unitAmountSource
Partial school tax exemptions for seniors (local acts HB 2608 and HB 2610)
Seniors 62 and older with household income under $60,000, or 70 and older under $113,000, may qualify for partial school tax exemptions. Social Security and pensions are not counted. Contact the assessor for amounts.		Barrow County SchoolsNot in our dataSource
Total school tax exemption (local act HB 2610)
The assessor lists a total school tax exemption under HB 2610. Contact the office to confirm the age and income rules.		Barrow County Schools100% of valueSource

How to check if you already have it

Call the Tax Assessor at 770-307-3108 or email [email protected] to confirm your exemption.

Georgia rules that apply here

  • You owned the home on January 1 of the tax year
  • You actually live there and it is your legal residence for all purposes
  • Owners away for health reasons are not denied the exemption

Full Georgia homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.

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