Georgia · Henry County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Henry County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Henry 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 Henry County
Henry County gives $15,000 off for county taxes, and school exemptions rise with age and have no income test: $20,000 at 62, $80,000 at 65, $120,000 at 68 and full school exemption at 70. Stockbridge, Hampton and Locust Grove have their own city exemptions. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Henry County Assessor's Office
Phone
770-288-7999 (option 1)
Local breaks
L1 resident homestead (HB 303, 1995), School senior tiers (HB 834, 2001), L12 totally disabled under 65 (HB 1865, 1988), City codes (SB 309, 2023)
School M&O and bond: $20,000 (62), $80,000 (65), $120,000 (68), full (70); county $15,000 at every tier; water authority $15,000 from 65
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2025 (county chart)
Who qualifies
Age 62, 65, 68 or 70; no income limit on the chart
How to apply
Apply with the Henry County 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).
Apply with the Henry County 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 Henry County
What property tax exemptions are there in Henry County?
Henry County gives $15,000 off for county taxes, and school exemptions rise with age and have no income test: $20,000 at 62, $80,000 at 65, $120,000 at 68 and full school exemption at 70. Stockbridge, Hampton and Locust Grove have their own city exemptions. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: L1 resident homestead (HB 303, 1995); School senior tiers (HB 834, 2001); L12 totally disabled under 65 (HB 1865, 1988); City codes (SB 309, 2023).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Henry County?
Henry County Assessor's Office Phone: 770-288-7999 (option 1) Address: 140 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253. Also: Henry County Tax Commissioner, which drop-off for completed applications; collects taxes. Also: Georgia Department of Revenue, Local Government Services, which state rules and forms.
When is the deadline to apply in Henry County?
L1 resident homestead (HB 303, 1995): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) School senior tiers (HB 834, 2001): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) L12 totally disabled under 65 (HB 1865, 1988): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) City codes (SB 309, 2023): 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 Henry County?
L1 resident homestead (HB 303, 1995): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) School senior tiers (HB 834, 2001): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) L12 totally disabled under 65 (HB 1865, 1988): 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 codes (SB 309, 2023): 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 Henry 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 Henry County sets or runs itself.
Good to know in Henry County
Ask the Assessor's Office (770-288-7999 opt. 1) about status; completed applications can be dropped off at the Tax Commissioner's McDonough or Stockbridge office.
The cities of Stockbridge, Hampton and Locust Grove have city homestead exemptions; contact the city.
Median effective tax rate for Henry 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.