Georgia · Gilmer County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Gilmer County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Gilmer 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 Gilmer County
Gilmer County freezes homestead values for county taxes (home, homesite and up to 10 acres), and homeowners 65 and older pay no school tax at all; 62+ with gross income under $20,000 get $50,000 off school taxes. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Gilmer County Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
County homestead freeze (HB 820), Age 65 school exemption (HB 1383), Age 62 school exemption (HB 556)
100% school exemption (home, homesite, non-commercial accessories and all acreage)
Set by
school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65 or older
How to apply
Apply with the Gilmer 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).
$50,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for school
Set by
school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 62, gross income under $20,000
Income limit
$20,000 gross
How to apply
Apply with the Gilmer 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 Gilmer County
What property tax exemptions are there in Gilmer County?
Gilmer County freezes homestead values for county taxes (home, homesite and up to 10 acres), and homeowners 65 and older pay no school tax at all; 62+ with gross income under $20,000 get $50,000 off school taxes. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: County homestead freeze (HB 820); Age 65 school exemption (HB 1383); Age 62 school exemption (HB 556).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Gilmer County?
Gilmer County Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Gilmer 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 Gilmer County?
County homestead freeze (HB 820): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 65 school exemption (HB 1383): 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 556): 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 Gilmer County’s local breaks?
County homestead freeze (HB 820): no income limit listed. Age 65 school exemption (HB 1383): no income limit listed. Age 62 school exemption (HB 556): $20,000 gross.
Do I have to reapply every year in Gilmer County?
County homestead freeze (HB 820): 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 school exemption (HB 1383): 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 556): 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 Gilmer 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.