Georgia · Floyd County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Floyd County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Floyd 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 Floyd County
Floyd County freezes homestead values at the 2002 base year for county taxes (home and up to 5 acres), gives $5,000 off for county taxes, and seniors with modest incomes get 50% (65+) or 100% (75+) off school taxes on the home and one acre. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Floyd County Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
County homestead freeze (HB 1785, 2002), County homestead (Act 1704, 1992), Senior school exemptions (Act 1692, 1996)
Age 65: the $10,000 state school exemption or 50% of school tax on residence/garage and 1 acre; age 75: or 100%
Set by
school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65 with gross income under $25,000; age 75 with gross income under $30,000
Income limit
$25,000 (65) / $30,000 (75) gross
How to apply
Apply with the Floyd 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 Floyd County
What property tax exemptions are there in Floyd County?
Floyd County freezes homestead values at the 2002 base year for county taxes (home and up to 5 acres), gives $5,000 off for county taxes, and seniors with modest incomes get 50% (65+) or 100% (75+) off school taxes on the home and one acre. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: County homestead freeze (HB 1785, 2002); County homestead (Act 1704, 1992); Senior school exemptions (Act 1692, 1996).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Floyd County?
Floyd County Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Floyd 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 Floyd County?
County homestead freeze (HB 1785, 2002): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) County homestead (Act 1704, 1992): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Senior school exemptions (Act 1692, 1996): 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 Floyd County’s local breaks?
County homestead freeze (HB 1785, 2002): no income limit listed. County homestead (Act 1704, 1992): no income limit listed. Senior school exemptions (Act 1692, 1996): $25,000 (65) / $30,000 (75) gross.
Do I have to reapply every year in Floyd County?
County homestead freeze (HB 1785, 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) County homestead (Act 1704, 1992): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) Senior school exemptions (Act 1692, 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)
Median effective tax rate for Floyd 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.