Georgia · Chattooga County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Chattooga County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Chattooga 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 Chattooga County
Chattooga County gives homeowners 70+ with low federal AGI a sliding county exemption of 20% to 100% of the house and 5 acres, and the school district gives 70+ homeowners with household income up to $20,000 $40,000 off. Lyerly, Trion and Trion City Schools add their own senior exemptions. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Chattooga County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
County age 70 sliding exemption (SB 242, 2007), School age 70 exemption (HB 838, 1997), City senior exemptions
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Where to apply in Chattooga County
Chattooga County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
20% to 100% of the value of the house and 5 acres, plus $4,000 (or $2,000) off the remainder: AGI $18,751-20,000 = 20%; $17,501-18,750 = 40%; $16,251-17,500 = 60%; $15,001-16,250 = 80%; $15,000 or less = 100%
Set by
county
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 70+, federal AGI $20,000 or less
Income limit
$20,000 federal AGI
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).
$40,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for school M&O
Set by
school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 70+, gross household income from all sources (all family members in the home) up to $20,000
Income limit
$20,000 household gross income
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).
Lyerly: $4,000 at 65 (HB 1705, 2004). Trion: $2,000 at 65 (HR 544-1416, 1980). Trion City Schools: $40,000 at 70+ with household income up to $20,000 (HB 721, 1999)
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; 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 Chattooga County
What property tax exemptions are there in Chattooga County?
Chattooga County gives homeowners 70+ with low federal AGI a sliding county exemption of 20% to 100% of the house and 5 acres, and the school district gives 70+ homeowners with household income up to $20,000 $40,000 off. Lyerly, Trion and Trion City Schools add their own senior exemptions. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: County age 70 sliding exemption (SB 242, 2007); School age 70 exemption (HB 838, 1997); City senior exemptions.
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Chattooga County?
Chattooga County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Chattooga County Tax Commissioner, which may take homestead applications; sends and collects tax bills. Also: Chattooga 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 Chattooga County?
County age 70 sliding exemption (SB 242, 2007): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) School age 70 exemption (HB 838, 1997): 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)
Is there an income limit for Chattooga County’s local breaks?
County age 70 sliding exemption (SB 242, 2007): $20,000 federal AGI. School age 70 exemption (HB 838, 1997): $20,000 household gross income. City senior exemptions: no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in Chattooga County?
County age 70 sliding exemption (SB 242, 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) School age 70 exemption (HB 838, 1997): 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)
Median effective tax rate for Chattooga 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.