Georgia · Fannin County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Fannin County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Fannin 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 Fannin County
Fannin County freezes the value of owner-occupied homes for county taxes, and the school district freezes values for homeowners 70+ with income under $20,000 and for disabled veterans. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Fannin County Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
County homestead value freeze (HB 1762, 2004), School value freeze for 70+ and disabled veterans (HB 1762, 2004)
School value freeze for 70+ and disabled veterans (HB 1762, 2004)
Freeze on property value for school M&O
Set by
school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 70 with annual income under $20,000, or disabled veteran
Income limit
$20,000 annual income
How to apply
Apply with the Fannin County Board of Tax Assessors. 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 Fannin County
What property tax exemptions are there in Fannin County?
Fannin County freezes the value of owner-occupied homes for county taxes, and the school district freezes values for homeowners 70+ with income under $20,000 and for disabled veterans. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: County homestead value freeze (HB 1762, 2004); School value freeze for 70+ and disabled veterans (HB 1762, 2004).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Fannin County?
Fannin County Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Fannin County Tax Commissioner, which sends and collects tax bills. Also: Georgia Department of Revenue, Local Government Services, which state rules and forms.
When is the deadline to apply in Fannin County?
County homestead value freeze (HB 1762, 2004): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) School value freeze for 70+ and disabled veterans (HB 1762, 2004): 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 Fannin County’s local breaks?
County homestead value freeze (HB 1762, 2004): no income limit listed. School value freeze for 70+ and disabled veterans (HB 1762, 2004): $20,000 annual income.
Do I have to reapply every year in Fannin County?
County homestead value freeze (HB 1762, 2004): 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 value freeze for 70+ and disabled veterans (HB 1762, 2004): 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 Fannin 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.