Georgia · Camden County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Camden County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Camden 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 Camden County
Camden County has floating homestead exemptions for county and school taxes, a $4,000 regular exemption, and $25,000 off county and school taxes for homeowners 62 and older. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption list for digest year 2024 come from a county form labeled digest year 2022.
Apply at
Camden County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
County and school floating homestead (SB 496 / SB 497, 2006), Local homestead (HR 640, 1982), Age 62 exemption (SB 561, 1984), City senior exemptions
Tax year
Form labeled digest year 2022, published in the DOR 2024 compilation
Where to apply in Camden County
Camden County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
County and school floating homestead (SB 496 / SB 497, 2006)
Exempts the amount by which the current assessed value exceeds the base-year value (county M&O; school M&O)
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
Form labeled digest year 2022, published in the DOR 2024 compilation
Who qualifies
Must apply and be eligible for the state homestead
How to apply
Apply with the county tax commissioner or board of tax assessors (call first to ask which office takes homestead applications). Bring a Georgia driver's license or ID showing the home address.
$4,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for county and school M&O
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
Form labeled digest year 2022, published in the DOR 2024 compilation
Who qualifies
Primary residence on January 1
How to apply
Apply with the county tax commissioner or board of tax assessors (call first to ask which office takes homestead applications). Bring a Georgia driver's license or ID showing the home address.
$25,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for county and school M&O
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
Form labeled digest year 2022, published in the DOR 2024 compilation
Who qualifies
Age 62, primary residence on January 1
How to apply
Apply with the county tax commissioner or board of tax assessors (call first to ask which office takes homestead applications). 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).
$25,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for city M&O
Set by
city
Tax year
Form labeled digest year 2022, published in the DOR 2024 compilation
Who qualifies
Age 65 with income up to $10,000 (HB 26EX, 1991) or up to $25,000 (HB 2016, 1992); city not named on the sheet
How to apply
Apply with the county tax commissioner or board of tax assessors (call first to ask which office takes homestead applications). 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 Camden County
What property tax exemptions are there in Camden County?
Camden County has floating homestead exemptions for county and school taxes, a $4,000 regular exemption, and $25,000 off county and school taxes for homeowners 62 and older. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption list for digest year 2024 come from a county form labeled digest year 2022. Local breaks here: County and school floating homestead (SB 496 / SB 497, 2006); Local homestead (HR 640, 1982); Age 62 exemption (SB 561, 1984); City senior exemptions.
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Camden County?
Camden County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Camden County Tax Commissioner, which may take homestead applications; sends and collects tax bills. Also: Camden County Board of Tax Assessors, which may take homestead applications; decides eligibility and values. Also: Georgia Department of Revenue, Local Government Services, which state rules and forms.
When is the deadline to apply in Camden County?
County and school floating homestead (SB 496 / SB 497, 2006): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Local homestead (HR 640, 1982): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 62 exemption (SB 561, 1984): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) City senior exemptions: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR)
Do I have to reapply every year in Camden County?
County and school floating homestead (SB 496 / SB 497, 2006): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) Local homestead (HR 640, 1982): 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 exemption (SB 561, 1984): 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 senior exemptions: Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked)
Do Georgia’s statewide exemptions apply in Camden County too?
Yes. The statewide breaks on our Georgia page apply here as well, for example Standard Homestead Exemption, Statewide Floating Homestead Exemption (HB 581) and 2026 Homeowner (Property) Tax Relief Grant. This page adds what Camden County sets or runs itself.
Median effective tax rate for Camden 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.