Georgia · Bartow County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Bartow County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Bartow 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 Bartow County
Bartow County's regular homestead exemption is $15,000 off for county tax and $15,000 for county school tax, and Bartow County School District seniors get $60,000 off at 65, $80,000 at 75 and $200,000 at 80 (no income test); Cartersville City Schools give $60,000 at 65. Adairsville, Emerson and Euharlee city tiers are from the Georgia DOR sheet for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Bartow County Tax Commissioner
Phone
770-387-5111
Local breaks
Regular homestead exemption, Senior school tax exemptions (since 2023), Disabled person exemption, Cartersville City School exemption, 65+, City exemptions (Adairsville, Emerson, Euharlee)
We could not confirm all of Bartow County’s local rules yet. Some facts on this page rest on limited sources. Call the office below before you rely on them.
$15,000 off the assessed value for county tax and $15,000 for county school tax (the 2024 DOR sheet showed $10,000 county M&O and bond and $5,000 school for the basic code)
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2026 (Tax Commissioner page)
Who qualifies
Own and occupy the home on January 1
How to apply
Apply with the Bartow County Tax Commissioner, in person, with a current driver's license.
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 Bartow County
What property tax exemptions are there in Bartow County?
Bartow County's regular homestead exemption is $15,000 off for county tax and $15,000 for county school tax, and Bartow County School District seniors get $60,000 off at 65, $80,000 at 75 and $200,000 at 80 (no income test); Cartersville City Schools give $60,000 at 65. Adairsville, Emerson and Euharlee city tiers are from the Georgia DOR sheet for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Regular homestead exemption; Senior school tax exemptions (since 2023); Disabled person exemption; Cartersville City School exemption, 65+; City exemptions (Adairsville, Emerson, Euharlee).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Bartow County?
Bartow County Tax Commissioner Phone: 770-387-5111 Address: 135 West Cherokee Avenue, Cartersville, GA 30120. Also: Bartow County Board of Tax Assessors, which sets values; makes the final decision on exemption eligibility; appeals. Also: Georgia Department of Revenue, Local Government Services, which state rules and forms.
When is the deadline to apply in Bartow County?
Regular homestead exemption: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Senior school tax exemptions (since 2023): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Disabled person exemption: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Cartersville City School exemption, 65+: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) City exemptions (Adairsville, Emerson, Euharlee): 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 Bartow County’s local breaks?
Regular homestead exemption: no income limit listed. Senior school tax exemptions (since 2023): no income limit listed. Disabled person exemption: $36,000 total household income. Cartersville City School exemption, 65+: no income limit listed. City exemptions (Adairsville, Emerson, Euharlee): no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in Bartow County?
Regular 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) Senior school tax exemptions (since 2023): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) Disabled person exemption: Re-apply every year. Cartersville City School exemption, 65+: Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) City exemptions (Adairsville, Emerson, Euharlee): 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 Bartow 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.