Georgia · Fayette County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Fayette County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Fayette 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 Fayette County
Fayette County gives $5,000 off for county taxes at 62, and homeowners 65+ or 100% disabled get half off school taxes (all school tax if household taxable income is under $15,000). The school district also has a floating homestead. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Fayette County Assessors' Office (Board of Assessors)
Phone
770-305-5402
Local breaks
Age 62 exemption (Act 989, 1996), Age 65 or disabled school exemption (Act 780, 1985), School floating homestead (HB 1166, 2020)
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Where to apply in Fayette County
Fayette County Assessors' Office (Board of Assessors)
County $5,000; school $4,000 off the assessed value
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Own and occupy; age 62 on January 1
How to apply
Apply with the Fayette County Assessors' Office (Board of 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).
Age 65 or disabled school exemption (Act 780, 1985)
County $5,000; school M&O and bond 50% (100% if household taxable income under $15,000)
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65 or 100% permanently disabled on January 1
Income limit
$15,000 household taxable income for 100%
How to apply
Apply with the Fayette County Assessors' Office (Board of 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 Fayette County
What property tax exemptions are there in Fayette County?
Fayette County gives $5,000 off for county taxes at 62, and homeowners 65+ or 100% disabled get half off school taxes (all school tax if household taxable income is under $15,000). The school district also has a floating homestead. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Age 62 exemption (Act 989, 1996); Age 65 or disabled school exemption (Act 780, 1985); School floating homestead (HB 1166, 2020).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Fayette County?
Fayette County Assessors' Office (Board of Assessors) Phone: 770-305-5402 Address: 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Suite 108, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Also: Fayette 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 Fayette County?
Age 62 exemption (Act 989, 1996): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 65 or disabled school exemption (Act 780, 1985): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) School floating homestead (HB 1166, 2020): 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 Fayette County’s local breaks?
Age 62 exemption (Act 989, 1996): no income limit listed. Age 65 or disabled school exemption (Act 780, 1985): $15,000 household taxable income for 100%. School floating homestead (HB 1166, 2020): no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in Fayette County?
Age 62 exemption (Act 989, 1996): 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 or disabled school exemption (Act 780, 1985): 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 floating homestead (HB 1166, 2020): 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 Fayette County
Fayette's Tax Assessors' page says applications must be made in person at the Assessors' Office.
Median effective tax rate for Fayette 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.