Cobb County · Georgia
Cobb County homestead exemption
In Cobb County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Cobb County Tax Commissioner; the deadline is April 1 (state deadline).
- Office
- Cobb County Tax Commissioner
- Deadline
- April 1Statewide deadline
- State exemption
- $2,000 off assessed value
- Renewal
- Not in our dataStatewide rule
Submit your application for the current tax year before the appeal deadline listed on your Notice of Assessment. Late applications waive the exemption for that year.
City exemptions are separate: city residents must apply with their city tax office. One exemption is allowed per household.
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Local homestead amounts in Cobb County
| Exemption | Taxing unit | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobb County basic homestead $10,000 exemption in the county general and county school general tax categories. Exemption codes begin with 1. | Cobb County and Cobb County School District | $10,000 off assessed value | Source |
| School tax exemption (age 62) Owners 62 or older on January 1 pay no school general or school bond tax. No income limit is listed; proof of age is required. | Cobb County School District | 100% of value | Source |
| Cobb County $22,000 disability exemption $22,000 off in all tax categories except state for owners disabled on January 1 with net income of $12,000 or less. | Cobb County (all categories except state) | $22,000 off assessed value | Source |
How to check if you already have it
Look up your parcel on the Tax Commissioner's property tax search and read the exemption code on your bill (basic homestead codes begin with 1).
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.
Sources
- Cobb County Homestead Exemptions · Cobb County Tax Commissioner
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