Forsyth County · Georgia
Forsyth County homestead exemption
In Forsyth County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Forsyth County Board of Assessors; the deadline is April 1.
- Office
- Forsyth County Board of Assessors
- Deadline
- April 1
- State exemption
- $2,000 off assessed value
- Renewal
- Not in our dataStatewide rule
Apply by April 1, or during your 45-day appeal window, to get the exemption for that tax year. The online portal is open December to April 1 and reopens December 21, 2026 for 2027 applications.
Mailed applications must be notarized; free notaries are available at each office. Income-based exemptions are accepted only January 2 to April 1 or during your 45-day appeal window.
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Local homestead amounts in Forsyth County
| Exemption | Taxing unit | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 regular homestead $8,000 off assessed value against the County M&O and Fire Operations portions of the millage rate. | Forsyth County M&O and Fire Operations | $8,000 off assessed value | Source |
| L7 floating homestead Included with every homestead exemption. It locks your county M&O and fire taxable value at the base year (the year before you applied); school and state taxes use the current value. | Forsyth County M&O and Fire Operations | Not in our data | Source |
| L1 total school tax exemption (65+) Owners 65 or older on January 1 get a full exemption from school general and school bond taxes. Minor children living in the home must meet extra conditions. | Forsyth County Schools | 100% of value | Source |
| L3 local school exemption (62+, low income) Owners 62 or older with gross household income of $16,000 or less get a full school tax exemption on the home and 3 acres, or $20,000, whichever is greater. | Forsyth County Schools | $20,000 off assessed value | Source |
How to check if you already have it
Search your parcel in the county's property records and look at the exemption codes, or check the exemptions on your tax bill.
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
- Homestead & Other Exemptions · Forsyth County Board of Assessors
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