Georgia · Dade County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Dade County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Dade 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 Dade County
Dade County has a floating homestead exemption for county, school and city taxes (home and up to 3 acres); homeowners 65+ pay no school tax on the house and 5 acres, and 70+ with earned income up to $15,000 pay no county tax on it. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Dade County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Floating homestead (HB 918 and HB 919, 2002), Age 65 school exemption (HB 302, 2005), Age 70 county exemption (HB 1912, 1998)
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Where to apply in Dade County
Dade County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
Floating exemption on the house and up to 3 acres (value growth above the base year exempt)
Set by
county, school district and city
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
County residents with 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.
House and up to 5 acres exempt from school M&O and bond
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).
House and up to 5 acres exempt from county M&O and bond
Set by
county
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 70+, earned income $15,000 or less
Income limit
$15,000 earned 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).
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 Dade County
What property tax exemptions are there in Dade County?
Dade County has a floating homestead exemption for county, school and city taxes (home and up to 3 acres); homeowners 65+ pay no school tax on the house and 5 acres, and 70+ with earned income up to $15,000 pay no county tax on it. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Floating homestead (HB 918 and HB 919, 2002); Age 65 school exemption (HB 302, 2005); Age 70 county exemption (HB 1912, 1998).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Dade County?
Dade County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Dade County Tax Commissioner, which may take homestead applications; sends and collects tax bills. Also: Dade 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 Dade County?
Floating homestead (HB 918 and HB 919, 2002): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 65 school exemption (HB 302, 2005): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 70 county exemption (HB 1912, 1998): 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 Dade County’s local breaks?
Floating homestead (HB 918 and HB 919, 2002): no income limit listed. Age 65 school exemption (HB 302, 2005): no income limit listed. Age 70 county exemption (HB 1912, 1998): $15,000 earned income.
Do I have to reapply every year in Dade County?
Floating homestead (HB 918 and HB 919, 2002): 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 65 school exemption (HB 302, 2005): 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 70 county exemption (HB 1912, 1998): 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 Dade 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.