Georgia · Lamar County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Lamar County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Lamar 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 Lamar County
Lamar County gives homeowners 65+ $20,000 off for county M&O and bond taxes, 70+ get $7,000 off school taxes, and totally disabled owners with net income under $20,000 get $15,000 off school taxes. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Lamar County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Age 65 county exemption (Act 849, 2000), Age 70 school exemption (Act 249, 2014), Disability school exemption (Act 1798, 1996)
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Where to apply in Lamar County
Lamar County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
$20,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for county M&O and bond
Set by
county
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65
How to apply
Apply with the county tax commissioner or board of tax assessors (call first to ask which office takes homestead applications). 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).
$7,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for school M&O and bond
Set by
school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 70
How to apply
Apply with the county tax commissioner or board of tax assessors (call first to ask which office takes homestead applications). 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).
$15,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for school M&O
Set by
school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Totally disabled, annual net income under $20,000
Income limit
$20,000 net
How to apply
Apply with the county tax commissioner or board of tax assessors (call first to ask which office takes homestead applications). 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 Lamar County
What property tax exemptions are there in Lamar County?
Lamar County gives homeowners 65+ $20,000 off for county M&O and bond taxes, 70+ get $7,000 off school taxes, and totally disabled owners with net income under $20,000 get $15,000 off school taxes. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Age 65 county exemption (Act 849, 2000); Age 70 school exemption (Act 249, 2014); Disability school exemption (Act 1798, 1996).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Lamar County?
Lamar County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Lamar County Tax Commissioner, which may take homestead applications; sends and collects tax bills. Also: Lamar County Board of Tax Assessors, which may take homestead applications; decides eligibility and values. Also: Georgia Department of Revenue, Local Government Services, which state rules and forms.
When is the deadline to apply in Lamar County?
Age 65 county exemption (Act 849, 2000): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 70 school exemption (Act 249, 2014): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Disability school exemption (Act 1798, 1996): 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 Lamar County’s local breaks?
Age 65 county exemption (Act 849, 2000): no income limit listed. Age 70 school exemption (Act 249, 2014): no income limit listed. Disability school exemption (Act 1798, 1996): $20,000 net.
Do I have to reapply every year in Lamar County?
Age 65 county exemption (Act 849, 2000): 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 70 school exemption (Act 249, 2014): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) Disability school exemption (Act 1798, 1996): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked)
Median effective tax rate for Lamar 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.