Georgia · Douglas County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Douglas County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Douglas 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 Douglas County
Douglas County gives $6,000 off for county taxes, and homeowners 62 and older pay no Douglas County school tax (M&O or bond). Austell, Douglasville and Villa Rica add senior city exemptions. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Douglas County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Regular homestead (HB 1861, 1990), Age 62+ school exemption (HB 551, 2002), Age 65 county exemption, Disability exemption, City senior exemptions
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Where to apply in Douglas County
Douglas County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
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.
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).
$8,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for county (with the state 65+ test)
Set by
county
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65; Social Security/retirement under $91,728 (2024) with net income over $10,000 per sheet
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 $6,000; school $2,000 plus half the assessed value; school bond half the assessed value
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Disabled homeowner
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); for disability exemptions, a physician's certificate of total and permanent disability.
Austell: full city exemption at 65; Villa Rica: $8,000 (HB 848, 2006); Douglasville: $4,000
Set by
city
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
City residents 65+
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 Douglas County
What property tax exemptions are there in Douglas County?
Douglas County gives $6,000 off for county taxes, and homeowners 62 and older pay no Douglas County school tax (M&O or bond). Austell, Douglasville and Villa Rica add senior city exemptions. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Regular homestead (HB 1861, 1990); Age 62+ school exemption (HB 551, 2002); Age 65 county exemption; Disability exemption; City senior exemptions.
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Douglas County?
Douglas County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Douglas County Tax Commissioner, which may take homestead applications; sends and collects tax bills. Also: Douglas 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 Douglas County?
Regular homestead (HB 1861, 1990): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 62+ school exemption (HB 551, 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 county exemption: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Disability exemption: 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)
Do I have to reapply every year in Douglas County?
Regular homestead (HB 1861, 1990): 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+ school exemption (HB 551, 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 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) 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) 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)
Do Georgia’s statewide exemptions apply in Douglas County too?
Yes. The statewide breaks on our Georgia page apply here as well, for example Standard Homestead Exemption, Statewide Floating Homestead Exemption (HB 581) and 2026 Homeowner (Property) Tax Relief Grant. This page adds what Douglas County sets or runs itself.
Median effective tax rate for Douglas 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.