Georgia · Carroll County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Carroll County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Carroll 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 Carroll County
Carroll County has a county floating homestead exemption, and homeowners 65+ pay no Carroll County (or Carrollton City) school tax on their home. Carrollton, Bremen, Bowdon and Mt. Zion add city exemptions. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Carroll County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Age 65 school exemption (HB 1115, 2008), Local float (SB 88, 2001), Age 62 low-income county exemption, City exemptions
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Where to apply in Carroll County
Carroll County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
Full school-tax exemption on the home (additional dwellings taxed); county gets $4,000
Set by
school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65 or older
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).
County floating exemption; amount varies with value growth
Set by
county
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Homestead owners
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 M&O
Set by
county
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 62, income under $10,000
Income limit
$10,000
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).
Carrollton $2,000 ($4,000 at 65, plus full Carrollton City School exemption); Bowdon $6,000 at 65; Mt. Zion $2,000 at 65; Bremen schools $20,000 at 62+ with net income $10,000
Set by
city
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
City residents meeting the age/income tests
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.
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 Carroll County
What property tax exemptions are there in Carroll County?
Carroll County has a county floating homestead exemption, and homeowners 65+ pay no Carroll County (or Carrollton City) school tax on their home. Carrollton, Bremen, Bowdon and Mt. Zion add city exemptions. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Age 65 school exemption (HB 1115, 2008); Local float (SB 88, 2001); Age 62 low-income county exemption; City exemptions.
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Carroll County?
Carroll County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Carroll County Tax Commissioner, which may take homestead applications; sends and collects tax bills. Also: Carroll 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 Carroll County?
Age 65 school exemption (HB 1115, 2008): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Local float (SB 88, 2001): 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 county exemption: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) City exemptions: 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 Carroll County’s local breaks?
Age 65 school exemption (HB 1115, 2008): no income limit listed. Local float (SB 88, 2001): no income limit listed. Age 62 low-income county exemption: $10,000. City exemptions: no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in Carroll County?
Age 65 school exemption (HB 1115, 2008): 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 float (SB 88, 2001): 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 county 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) City 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)
Median effective tax rate for Carroll 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.