Georgia · Fulton County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Fulton County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Fulton 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 Fulton County
Fulton County gives $30,000 off for county taxes (and Atlanta $30,000 for city and Atlanta school taxes), plus a county floating exemption capped at CPI or 3%. Seniors get $50,000 off county operations at 65 with no income limit, full county exemption at 70 under an income cap, and income-based school and Atlanta exemptions. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Fulton County Board of Assessors
Phone
404-612-6440 (option 4)
Local breaks
Basic homestead, CPI homestead freeze (SB 610, 2004), Basic senior exemption, 65, Age 70 full value exemption, Fulton County Schools $54,000 and $10,000 exemptions, Senior homestead freeze, City of Atlanta senior exemptions, Aged/low income 50% exemption
Tax year
2025, 2025 (Fulton guide), 2025 (Fulton guide; also 2024 DOR sheet)
Where to apply in Fulton County
Fulton County Board of Assessors
Phone
404-612-6440 (option 4)
Address
141 Pryor Street SW, Suite 1018, Atlanta, GA 30303 (also 235 Peachtree St NE, Suite 1400)
Apply with the Fulton County 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).
Full exemption from Fulton operating, bond and special service district taxes (not schools)
Set by
county
Tax year
2025
Who qualifies
Age 70 or disabled; household federal AGI up to the Social Security maximum for a couple
Income limit
Social Security maximum for a couple (yearly)
How to apply
Apply with the Fulton County 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).
Fulton County Schools $54,000 and $10,000 exemptions
$54,000 off school M&O and bonds (65 or disabled, federal income ≤ $30,000); $10,000 at 65 after 5 years of homestead (no income limit)
Set by
school district
Tax year
2025
Who qualifies
Fulton County Schools area; not City of Atlanta
Income limit
$30,000 federal income for $54,000
How to apply
Apply with the Fulton County 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).
Freezes the base (prior-year) value for county operations/bonds and Atlanta operations/bonds/parks
Set by
county and City of Atlanta
Tax year
2025
Who qualifies
Age 65; federal income of applicant and spouse ≤ $39,000
Income limit
$39,000
How to apply
Apply with the Fulton County 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).
$40,000 (65, Georgia net income test); Atlanta school $25,000 (65 or disabled, net income ≤ $25,000)
Set by
city
Tax year
2025
Who qualifies
Atlanta residents
How to apply
Apply with the Fulton County 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).
Fulton operations exemption for 65+ with household federal AGI ≤ 200% of federal poverty level; renew every 2 years
Set by
county
Tax year
2025
Who qualifies
Age 65+
Income limit
200% of federal poverty level
How to apply
Apply with the Fulton County 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 Fulton County
What property tax exemptions are there in Fulton County?
Fulton County gives $30,000 off for county taxes (and Atlanta $30,000 for city and Atlanta school taxes), plus a county floating exemption capped at CPI or 3%. Seniors get $50,000 off county operations at 65 with no income limit, full county exemption at 70 under an income cap, and income-based school and Atlanta exemptions. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Basic homestead; CPI homestead freeze (SB 610, 2004); Basic senior exemption, 65; Age 70 full value exemption; Fulton County Schools $54,000 and $10,000 exemptions; Senior homestead freeze; City of Atlanta senior exemptions; Aged/low income 50% exemption.
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Fulton County?
Fulton County Board of Assessors Phone: 404-612-6440 (option 4) Address: 141 Pryor Street SW, Suite 1018, Atlanta, GA 30303 (also 235 Peachtree St NE, Suite 1400). Also: Fulton County Tax Commissioner, which sends and collects tax bills; senior tax deferral. Also: Georgia Department of Revenue, Local Government Services, which state rules and forms.
When is the deadline to apply in Fulton County?
Basic homestead: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) CPI homestead freeze (SB 610, 2004): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Basic senior exemption, 65: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 70 full value exemption: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Fulton County Schools $54,000 and $10,000 exemptions: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Senior homestead freeze: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) City of Atlanta senior exemptions: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Aged/low income 50% exemption: 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 Fulton County’s local breaks?
Basic homestead: no income limit listed. CPI homestead freeze (SB 610, 2004): no income limit listed. Basic senior exemption, 65: no income limit listed. Age 70 full value exemption: Social Security maximum for a couple (yearly) Fulton County Schools $54,000 and $10,000 exemptions: $30,000 federal income for $54,000. Senior homestead freeze: $39,000. City of Atlanta senior exemptions: no income limit listed. Aged/low income 50% exemption: 200% of federal poverty level.
Do I have to reapply every year in Fulton County?
Basic homestead: Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) CPI homestead freeze (SB 610, 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) Basic senior exemption, 65: 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 full value 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) Fulton County Schools $54,000 and $10,000 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) Senior homestead freeze: 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 of Atlanta 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) Aged/low income 50% 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)
Good to know in Fulton County
Apply at any Board of Assessors office or online through SmartFile at fultonassessor.org.
Fulton County commissioners voted on Jan. 8, 2025 to stay in the HB 581 floating exemption; the Board of Assessors applies whichever floating exemption saves more.
Median effective tax rate for Fulton 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.