Georgia · Ben Hill County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Ben Hill County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Ben Hill 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 Ben Hill County
Ben Hill County and its school district give $6,000 off the assessed value (state: $2,000), with larger amounts for seniors with low incomes, and the City of Fitzgerald gives $10,000 off city taxes at 65. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Ben Hill County Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Standard local homestead (L1), Age 62 low-income school exemption (L3), Age 65 low-income exemption (L4), City of Fitzgerald age 65 exemption
$10,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for school; county stays $6,000
Set by
school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 62+, net income under $10,000
Income limit
$10,000 net
How to apply
Apply with the Ben Hill 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).
$12,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for county and for school
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65, net income under $4,000
Income limit
$4,000 net
How to apply
Apply with the Ben Hill 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).
$10,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for Fitzgerald city M&O
Set by
city
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Fitzgerald residents 65+
How to apply
Apply with the Ben Hill 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 Ben Hill County
What property tax exemptions are there in Ben Hill County?
Ben Hill County and its school district give $6,000 off the assessed value (state: $2,000), with larger amounts for seniors with low incomes, and the City of Fitzgerald gives $10,000 off city taxes at 65. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Standard local homestead (L1); Age 62 low-income school exemption (L3); Age 65 low-income exemption (L4); City of Fitzgerald age 65 exemption.
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Ben Hill County?
Ben Hill County Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Ben Hill 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 Ben Hill County?
Standard local homestead (L1): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 62 low-income school exemption (L3): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 65 low-income exemption (L4): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) City of Fitzgerald age 65 exemption: 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 Ben Hill County’s local breaks?
Standard local homestead (L1): no income limit listed. Age 62 low-income school exemption (L3): $10,000 net. Age 65 low-income exemption (L4): $4,000 net. City of Fitzgerald age 65 exemption: no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in Ben Hill County?
Standard local homestead (L1): 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 62 low-income school exemption (L3): 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 low-income exemption (L4): 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 of Fitzgerald age 65 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)
Median effective tax rate for Ben Hill 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.