Georgia · Haralson County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Haralson County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Haralson 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 Haralson County
Haralson County adds a $4,000 local senior exemption for county taxes and $4,000 for school taxes on top of the state amounts, and the City of Buchanan gives $35,000 off city taxes at 65. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Haralson County Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Additional local senior exemption (HB 1138, 2017), Additional local school senior exemption (HB 1221, 2021), City of Buchanan (65+)
$4,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for county M&O
Set by
county
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Seniors (age not stated on sheet)
How to apply
Apply with the Haralson 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).
Additional local school senior exemption (HB 1221, 2021)
$4,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for school M&O, on top of the state 62+ school exemption
Set by
school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Seniors receiving the S3 exemption
How to apply
Apply with the Haralson 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).
$35,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for Buchanan city taxes
Set by
city
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Buchanan residents 65 or older
How to apply
Apply with the Haralson 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 Haralson County
What property tax exemptions are there in Haralson County?
Haralson County adds a $4,000 local senior exemption for county taxes and $4,000 for school taxes on top of the state amounts, and the City of Buchanan gives $35,000 off city taxes at 65. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Additional local senior exemption (HB 1138, 2017); Additional local school senior exemption (HB 1221, 2021); City of Buchanan (65+).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Haralson County?
Haralson County Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Haralson 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 Haralson County?
Additional local senior exemption (HB 1138, 2017): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Additional local school senior exemption (HB 1221, 2021): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) City of Buchanan (65+): 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 Haralson County?
Additional local senior exemption (HB 1138, 2017): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) Additional local school senior exemption (HB 1221, 2021): 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 Buchanan (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)
Do Georgia’s statewide exemptions apply in Haralson 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 Haralson County sets or runs itself.
Median effective tax rate for Haralson 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.