Georgia · Baldwin County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Baldwin County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Baldwin County, on top of Georgia’s statewide rules: what each is worth here, who qualifies, where to apply and the deadline.
What is different in Baldwin County
Baldwin County gives a $10,000 county and $10,000 school homestead exemption (state: $2,000), and seniors 65+ with household income up to $40,000 pay no school tax on the home and 10 acres. Seniors 65+ also get a value freeze on county and school taxes, and 60+ a county-only freeze. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Baldwin County Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
478-445-5300
Local breaks
County & school homestead exemption (S1), Age 65 income-based exemption (SB 116, 1985), Senior value freeze, 65+ (SB 358, 2005), Senior value freeze, 60+ (SB 543, 2010)
County: $10,000 off the assessed value (M&O and bond). School: 100% of the residence and up to 10 contiguous acres exempt
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65 or older; total gross household income from all sources not over $40,000; up to 10 acres
Income limit
$40,000 total gross household income (2024 sheet)
How to apply
Apply with the Baldwin County Board of Tax Assessors. Bring a Georgia driver's license or ID showing the home address; for age or income-based exemptions also bring proof of age and the prior year's federal and Georgia income tax returns (or Social Security/pension statements).
Freezes the homestead's value in the year the exemption starts (residence and up to 10 acres), protecting against later increases
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65 or older
How to apply
Apply with the Baldwin County Board of Tax Assessors. Bring a Georgia driver's license or ID showing the home address; for age or income-based exemptions also bring proof of age and the prior year's federal and Georgia income tax returns (or Social Security/pension statements).
Freezes the homestead's value for county taxes only (residence and up to 10 acres)
Set by
county
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 60 or older; also available to 100% disabled veterans age 60+
How to apply
Apply with the Baldwin County Board of Tax Assessors. Bring a Georgia driver's license or ID showing the home address; for age or income-based exemptions also bring proof of age and the prior year's federal and Georgia income tax returns (or Social Security/pension statements).
Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.
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Questions about property tax exemptions in Baldwin County
What property tax exemptions are there in Baldwin County?
Baldwin County gives a $10,000 county and $10,000 school homestead exemption (state: $2,000), and seniors 65+ with household income up to $40,000 pay no school tax on the home and 10 acres. Seniors 65+ also get a value freeze on county and school taxes, and 60+ a county-only freeze. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: County & school homestead exemption (S1); Age 65 income-based exemption (SB 116, 1985); Senior value freeze, 65+ (SB 358, 2005); Senior value freeze, 60+ (SB 543, 2010).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Baldwin County?
Baldwin County Board of Tax Assessors Phone: 478-445-5300 Address: 1601 N. Columbia St., Suite 120, Milledgeville, GA 31061. Also: Baldwin County Tax Commissioner, which sends and collects tax bills. Also: Georgia Department of Revenue, Local Government Services, which state rules and forms.
When is the deadline to apply in Baldwin County?
County & school homestead exemption (S1): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 65 income-based exemption (SB 116, 1985): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Senior value freeze, 65+ (SB 358, 2005): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Senior value freeze, 60+ (SB 543, 2010): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR)
Is there an income limit for Baldwin County’s local breaks?
County & school homestead exemption (S1): no income limit listed. Age 65 income-based exemption (SB 116, 1985): $40,000 total gross household income (2024 sheet) Senior value freeze, 65+ (SB 358, 2005): no income limit listed. Senior value freeze, 60+ (SB 543, 2010): no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in Baldwin County?
County & school homestead exemption (S1): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) Age 65 income-based exemption (SB 116, 1985): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) Senior value freeze, 65+ (SB 358, 2005): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) Senior value freeze, 60+ (SB 543, 2010): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked)
Median effective tax rate for Baldwin County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. The rate is property taxes paid divided by home value.