Georgia · Cobb County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Cobb County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Cobb 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 Cobb County
In Cobb County homeowners 62 and older pay no Cobb school tax at all (no income limit), the basic county and school exemption is $10,000, and a county floating exemption keeps value increases off the county bill. Cities run their own exemptions. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Cobb County Tax Commissioner
Phone
770-528-8600
Local breaks
Cobb County basic homestead, Cobb County school tax exemption, age 62, $22,000 disability exemption, Taxpayer Reassessment Relief Act floating exemption (HB 1166, 2000)
Full exemption from school general and school bond taxes
Set by
school district
Tax year
2026 (Tax Commissioner page)
Who qualifies
Age 62 on or before January 1; proof of age; no income limit
How to apply
Apply with the Cobb 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).
$22,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) in all tax categories except state
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2026 (Tax Commissioner page)
Who qualifies
Disabled on January 1, unable to work and likely permanent (doctor's certificate); net income of applicant and spouse up to $12,000 (disability income not counted)
Income limit
$12,000 net
How to apply
Apply with the Cobb 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); for disability exemptions, a physician's certificate of total and permanent disability.
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 Cobb County
What property tax exemptions are there in Cobb County?
In Cobb County homeowners 62 and older pay no Cobb school tax at all (no income limit), the basic county and school exemption is $10,000, and a county floating exemption keeps value increases off the county bill. Cities run their own exemptions. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Cobb County basic homestead; Cobb County school tax exemption, age 62; $22,000 disability exemption; Taxpayer Reassessment Relief Act floating exemption (HB 1166, 2000).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Cobb County?
Cobb County Tax Commissioner Phone: 770-528-8600. Also: Cobb County Tax Assessor's Office, which sets values; appeals. Also: Georgia Department of Revenue, Local Government Services, which state rules and forms.
When is the deadline to apply in Cobb County?
Cobb County basic homestead: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Cobb County school tax exemption, age 62: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) $22,000 disability exemption: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Taxpayer Reassessment Relief Act floating exemption (HB 1166, 2000): 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 Cobb County’s local breaks?
Cobb County basic homestead: no income limit listed. Cobb County school tax exemption, age 62: no income limit listed. $22,000 disability exemption: $12,000 net. Taxpayer Reassessment Relief Act floating exemption (HB 1166, 2000): no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in Cobb County?
Cobb County basic homestead: Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) Cobb County school tax exemption, age 62: Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) $22,000 disability 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) Taxpayer Reassessment Relief Act floating exemption (HB 1166, 2000): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked)
Good to know in Cobb County
Residents of a city must apply for city exemptions directly with the city tax office.
Median effective tax rate for Cobb 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.