Georgia · Hall County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Hall County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Hall 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 Hall County
In Hall County homeowners 70 and older pay no school tax (no income test), and 62+ or disabled owners with low incomes get $30,000 off for school taxes. County and fire taxes use the state amounts.
Apply at
Hall County Tax Assessor's Office
Phone
770-531-6720
Local breaks
L3 total school tax exemption, 70+, S3 partial school tax exemption, 62+, S4 senior citizens exemption, 65+, L6 disabled persons exemption
Age 70 by January 1; proof of age; no income limit
How to apply
Apply with the Hall County Tax Assessor's Office. 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).
$30,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) on the school portion
Set by
school district
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Age 62; net household income ≤ $25,000 and Social Security + retirement ≤ $99,648
Income limit
$25,000 net household (2026)
How to apply
Apply with the Hall County Tax Assessor's Office. 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; net household income ≤ $10,000; Social Security + retirement ≤ $99,648
Income limit
$10,000 net household (2026)
How to apply
Apply with the Hall County Tax Assessor's Office. 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).
$30,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) on the school portion
Set by
school district
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Physician-certified disability; household income ≤ $25,000; any age
Income limit
$25,000
How to apply
Apply with the Hall County Tax Assessor's Office. 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); for disability exemptions, a physician's certificate of total and permanent disability.
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 Hall County
What property tax exemptions are there in Hall County?
In Hall County homeowners 70 and older pay no school tax (no income test), and 62+ or disabled owners with low incomes get $30,000 off for school taxes. County and fire taxes use the state amounts. Local breaks here: L3 total school tax exemption, 70+; S3 partial school tax exemption, 62+; S4 senior citizens exemption, 65+; L6 disabled persons exemption.
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Hall County?
Hall County Tax Assessor's Office Phone: 770-531-6720 Address: 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30504. Also: Hall 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 Hall County?
L3 total school tax exemption, 70+: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) S3 partial school tax exemption, 62+: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) S4 senior citizens exemption, 65+: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) L6 disabled persons 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 Hall County’s local breaks?
L3 total school tax exemption, 70+: no income limit listed. S3 partial school tax exemption, 62+: $25,000 net household (2026) S4 senior citizens exemption, 65+: $10,000 net household (2026) L6 disabled persons exemption: $25,000.
Do I have to reapply every year in Hall County?
L3 total school tax exemption, 70+: Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) S3 partial school tax exemption, 62+: Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) S4 senior citizens 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) L6 disabled persons 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 Hall County
The City of Gainesville and other municipalities do not credit the regular homestead exemption.
Median effective tax rate for Hall 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.