Georgia · Greene County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Greene County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Greene 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 Greene County
Greene County freezes homestead values for county and school taxes and gives residents 65 and older $8,000 off both county and school taxes. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Greene County Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Homestead value freeze (HB 143 county, HB 144 school, 2005), Age 65 exemption (HB 44 county, HB 42 school, 2003)
Age 65 exemption (HB 44 county, HB 42 school, 2003)
$8,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for county and school, M&O and bond
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Residents 65 or older
How to apply
Apply with the Greene 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 Greene County
What property tax exemptions are there in Greene County?
Greene County freezes homestead values for county and school taxes and gives residents 65 and older $8,000 off both county and school taxes. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Homestead value freeze (HB 143 county, HB 144 school, 2005); Age 65 exemption (HB 44 county, HB 42 school, 2003).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Greene County?
Greene County Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Greene 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 Greene County?
Homestead value freeze (HB 143 county, HB 144 school, 2005): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 65 exemption (HB 44 county, HB 42 school, 2003): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR)
Do I have to reapply every year in Greene County?
Homestead value freeze (HB 143 county, HB 144 school, 2005): 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 exemption (HB 44 county, HB 42 school, 2003): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked)
Do Georgia’s statewide exemptions apply in Greene County too?
Yes. The statewide breaks on our Georgia page apply here as well, for example Standard Homestead Exemption, Statewide Floating Homestead Exemption (HB 581) and 2026 Homeowner (Property) Tax Relief Grant. This page adds what Greene County sets or runs itself.
Median effective tax rate for Greene 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.