Georgia · Barrow County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Barrow County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Barrow 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 Barrow County
Barrow County gives a $10,000 county homestead exemption plus a county floating exemption (HB 1485) that exempts value growth above the base year. Barrow County Schools give seniors 62+ with low incomes up to $80,000 off the assessed value. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Barrow County Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
770-307-3108
Local breaks
County homestead exemption, County floating homestead (HB 1485, 2003), School senior exemptions (HB 985, 1988; HB 1124, 2007), County 65+ low-income exemption (HB 1767, 1998)
School senior exemptions (HB 985, 1988; HB 1124, 2007)
$20,000 off (62+, income ≤ $20,000), $60,000 off (62+, total federal income ≤ 250% of federal poverty guidelines), $80,000 off when both apply
Set by
school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 62 or older meeting the income tests
Income limit
$20,000 (HB 985) or 250% of HHS poverty guidelines (HB 1124)
How to apply
Apply with the Barrow 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).
Part of the LS1 code with the regular and floating exemptions
Set by
county
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65+ with income up to $25,000
Income limit
$25,000
How to apply
Apply with the Barrow 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 Barrow County
What property tax exemptions are there in Barrow County?
Barrow County gives a $10,000 county homestead exemption plus a county floating exemption (HB 1485) that exempts value growth above the base year. Barrow County Schools give seniors 62+ with low incomes up to $80,000 off the assessed value. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: County homestead exemption; County floating homestead (HB 1485, 2003); School senior exemptions (HB 985, 1988; HB 1124, 2007); County 65+ low-income exemption (HB 1767, 1998).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Barrow County?
Barrow County Board of Tax Assessors Phone: 770-307-3108. Also: Barrow 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 Barrow County?
County homestead exemption: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) County floating homestead (HB 1485, 2003): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) School senior exemptions (HB 985, 1988; HB 1124, 2007): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) County 65+ low-income exemption (HB 1767, 1998): 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 Barrow County’s local breaks?
County homestead exemption: no income limit listed. County floating homestead (HB 1485, 2003): no income limit listed. School senior exemptions (HB 985, 1988; HB 1124, 2007): $20,000 (HB 985) or 250% of HHS poverty guidelines (HB 1124) County 65+ low-income exemption (HB 1767, 1998): $25,000.
Do I have to reapply every year in Barrow County?
County homestead exemption: Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) County floating homestead (HB 1485, 2003): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) School senior exemptions (HB 985, 1988; HB 1124, 2007): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) County 65+ low-income exemption (HB 1767, 1998): 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 Barrow 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.