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Rockdale County homestead exemption

In Rockdale County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Rockdale County Board of Assessors; the deadline is April 1.

File or apply onlineRockdale County Board of Assessors
Office
Rockdale County Board of Assessors
Deadline
April 1
State exemption
$2,000 off assessed value
Renewal
Not in our dataStatewide rule

County homestead pages give an April 1 deadline. The Board of Assessors FAQ adds that you can now apply until the appeal period closes, 45 days after your assessment notice.

Apply online through the county's qPublic homestead application, or in person at the Board of Assessors (now at 981 Milstead Ave, Conyers). Include a Georgia driver's license or ID with the property address and proof of residency, such as a utility bill or vehicle registration.

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Local homestead amounts in Rockdale County

Rockdale County local exemptions
ExemptionTaxing unitAmountSource
Senior school tax exemption, age 62
At 62, the home is exempt from all school general and school bond taxes. Only proof of age is needed.		Rockdale County Public Schools100% of valueSource
Local disability exemption
$22,000 off in all tax categories except state, for disabled owners whose household net income is $12,000 or less, with a doctor's certificate.		Rockdale County (all levies except state)$22,000 off assessed valueSource
HB 581 base-year homestead
Your taxes use the lower of your base-year value plus 2.7% or the current value. The base year is 2024 for people who already had a homestead exemption then.		Rockdale County leviesNot in our dataSource

How to check if you already have it

Call the Board of Assessors at 770-278-7676 to check your exemption; your annual assessment notice also lists the exemptions applied.

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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