Georgia · Clayton County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Clayton County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Clayton 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 Clayton County
Clayton County gives $8,000 off for county and school taxes (state: $2,000) and $10,000 off county and school M&O and bond for seniors 65+ with taxable income under $10,000; school-tax relief for 65+ is larger. A 2025 local act (HB 870) created a county floating exemption for seniors 65+, disabled veterans and 100% disabled owners only if voters approved it in November 2025 (result not confirmed). Figures from the DOR sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Clayton County Tax Commissioner
Phone
770-477-3311
Local breaks
Regular homestead (SB 661, 1992), Double homestead, 65+ low income (HB 219, 1993), School exemption for 65+ (SB 261), HB 870 (2025) floating exemption for seniors and disabled
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet), 2026 if approved at the November 4, 2025 referendum
$10,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for county and school, M&O and bond
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65+, taxable income under $10,000
Income limit
$10,000 taxable income
How to apply
Apply with the Clayton County Tax Commissioner. 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).
Higher school exemption for 65+ (sheet shows $14,000 school M&O and 'Total' school bond for the double-homestead code)
Set by
school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65+
How to apply
Apply with the Clayton County Tax Commissioner. 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).
HB 870 (2025) floating exemption for seniors and disabled
Only if approved by voters on November 4, 2025 (result not confirmed here): exempts growth in assessed value above an inflation-adjusted base year for county M&O, home and up to 5 acres
Set by
county
Tax year
2026 if approved at the November 4, 2025 referendum
Who qualifies
Age 65+, disabled veterans, unremarried surviving spouses of peace officers/firefighters, or 100% disabled; must already have homestead
How to apply
Apply with the Clayton County Tax Commissioner. 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 Clayton County
What property tax exemptions are there in Clayton County?
Clayton County gives $8,000 off for county and school taxes (state: $2,000) and $10,000 off county and school M&O and bond for seniors 65+ with taxable income under $10,000; school-tax relief for 65+ is larger. A 2025 local act (HB 870) created a county floating exemption for seniors 65+, disabled veterans and 100% disabled owners only if voters approved it in November 2025 (result not confirmed). Figures from the DOR sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Regular homestead (SB 661, 1992); Double homestead, 65+ low income (HB 219, 1993); School exemption for 65+ (SB 261); HB 870 (2025) floating exemption for seniors and disabled.
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Clayton County?
Clayton County Tax Commissioner Phone: 770-477-3311 Address: 121 South McDonough Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236. Also: Clayton 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 Clayton County?
Regular homestead (SB 661, 1992): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Double homestead, 65+ low income (HB 219, 1993): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) School exemption for 65+ (SB 261): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) HB 870 (2025) floating exemption for seniors and disabled: 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 Clayton County’s local breaks?
Regular homestead (SB 661, 1992): no income limit listed. Double homestead, 65+ low income (HB 219, 1993): $10,000 taxable income. School exemption for 65+ (SB 261): no income limit listed. HB 870 (2025) floating exemption for seniors and disabled: no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in Clayton County?
Regular homestead (SB 661, 1992): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) Double homestead, 65+ low income (HB 219, 1993): 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 exemption for 65+ (SB 261): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) HB 870 (2025) floating exemption for seniors and disabled: 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 Clayton 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.