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Houston County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)

The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Houston 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 Houston County

Houston County gives seniors with net income up to $10,000 (retirement excluded) $8,000 off county taxes at 62 or 65, and $8,000 (62) or $10,000 (65) off school taxes, M&O and bond. Other homeowners get the state amounts. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.

Apply at: Houston County Tax Assessor's Office
Phone: 478-218-4750
Local breaks: Age 62 low-income exemption (HB 95, 1980), Age 65 low-income exemption (HB 95, 1980)
Tax year: 2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)

Where to apply in Houston County

Houston County Tax Assessor's Office

Phone: 478-218-4750
Address: 201 Perry Parkway, Perry, GA 31069

Official exemptions page

Other offices

Houston County Tax Commissioner – sends and collects tax bills
Georgia Department of Revenue, Local Government Services – state rules and forms

Local exemptions in Houston County

Seniors

Age 62 low-income exemption (HB 95, 1980)

$8,000 off county M&O and bond; $8,000 off school M&O and bond

Set by: county and school district
Tax year: 2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies: Age 62; income up to $10,000 excluding retirement
Income limit: $10,000 excluding retirement
How to apply: Apply with the Houston 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).
Form: Application for Homestead Exemption (county form; DOR form LGS-Homestead is the state version)
Deadline: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR)
Renewal: Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked)

Source: official page

Seniors

Age 65 low-income exemption (HB 95, 1980)

$8,000 off county M&O and bond; $10,000 off school M&O and bond

Set by: county and school district
Tax year: 2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies: Age 65; income up to $10,000 excluding retirement
Income limit: $10,000 excluding retirement
How to apply: Apply with the Houston 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).
Form: Application for Homestead Exemption (county form; DOR form LGS-Homestead is the state version)
Deadline: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR)
Renewal: Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked)

Source: official page

State exemptions that also apply here

These breaks come from Georgia law. Their full rules, forms and deadlines are on the Georgia page.

Standard Homestead Exemption$2,000
Statewide Floating Homestead Exemption (HB 581)(only where the local government offers it)
2026 Homeowner (Property) Tax Relief Grant$18,000
Senior Exemptions: $4,000 county exemption (65+), school tax exemption (62+) and floating inflation-proof exemption (62+)$4,000
Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption$126,526
Surviving Spouse of a U.S. Service Member; Surviving Spouse of a Peace Officer or Firefighter$126,526
Property Tax Deferral for the Elderly

All Georgia property tax exemptions

By group in Georgia: Seniors · Veterans · Surviving spouses

Savings estimate for Houston County

Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.

Exemption

Value taken off ($)

Filled in when the exemption is a fixed dollar amount. You can change it.

Tax rate (%)

Houston County median effective rate: 0.83% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

Enter a value and a tax rateChoose an exemption or type the value it takes off.

Median effective rate in Houston County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. It is a county-wide middle value; rates differ by town and school district.

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Eligibility finder for Houston County

Answer a few questions to see which property tax breaks may fit you. Nothing you type here is sent anywhere.

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A first check, not a decision: only your county, city or town assessor decides. We read ages, ratings and income limits only where the official rule states them plainly; otherwise we show the rule for you to check.

Document checklist for Houston County

Pick the breaks you plan to apply for. You get a checklist of forms, documents, steps and deadlines to print or keep on your phone.

Questions about property tax exemptions in Houston County

What property tax exemptions are there in Houston County?

Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Houston County?

Houston County Tax Assessor's Office Phone: 478-218-4750 Address: 201 Perry Parkway, Perry, GA 31069. Also: Houston 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 Houston County?

Age 62 low-income exemption (HB 95, 1980): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 65 low-income exemption (HB 95, 1980): 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 Houston County’s local breaks?

Age 62 low-income exemption (HB 95, 1980): $10,000 excluding retirement. Age 65 low-income exemption (HB 95, 1980): $10,000 excluding retirement.

Do I have to reapply every year in Houston County?

Age 62 low-income exemption (HB 95, 1980): 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 low-income exemption (HB 95, 1980): 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 Houston County

Initial homestead applications must be made in person at the Tax Assessor's Office, 201 Perry Parkway, Perry (no mail or e-filing).

Think your assessed value is too high? See how to appeal in Houston County.

Sources

Georgia DOR, 2024 Local Exemption Status Sheets (digest year 2024)
Georgia DOR, Property Tax Homestead Exemptions
Houston County, Homestead Exemptions in Georgia (Tax Assessor)
Houston County Tax Assessor
Median effective tax rate for Houston 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.

Last checked: Oct 2026.