Georgia · Lumpkin County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Lumpkin County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin County
Lumpkin County adds $60,000 off county taxes and $120,000 off school taxes (M&O and bond) for homeowners 65+ or disabled, plus $6,000 more for county and school M&O at 65; Dahlonega gives $60,000 off city taxes. School exemption at 62 with federal AGI up to $20,000 is $30,000. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Lumpkin County Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Age 65 or disabled (HB 1424 / HB 1425 / HB 1426, 2008), Age 65 add-ons (HB 1469 / HB 1470, 2002), Age 62 school exemption (HB 826, 1995)
Age 65 or disabled (HB 1424 / HB 1425 / HB 1426, 2008)
$60,000 county M&O and bond; $120,000 school M&O and bond; $60,000 Dahlonega M&O and bond (all in addition to other exemptions)
Set by
county, school district and Dahlonega
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65 or disabled
How to apply
Apply with the Lumpkin 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).
$6,000 county M&O and $6,000 school M&O, in addition
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65
How to apply
Apply with the Lumpkin 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).
$30,000 school M&O and bond (in lieu of other exemptions)
Set by
school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 62, federal AGI $20,000 or less
Income limit
$20,000 federal AGI
How to apply
Apply with the Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin County
What property tax exemptions are there in Lumpkin County?
Lumpkin County adds $60,000 off county taxes and $120,000 off school taxes (M&O and bond) for homeowners 65+ or disabled, plus $6,000 more for county and school M&O at 65; Dahlonega gives $60,000 off city taxes. School exemption at 62 with federal AGI up to $20,000 is $30,000. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Age 65 or disabled (HB 1424 / HB 1425 / HB 1426, 2008); Age 65 add-ons (HB 1469 / HB 1470, 2002); Age 62 school exemption (HB 826, 1995).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Lumpkin County?
Lumpkin County Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin County?
Age 65 or disabled (HB 1424 / HB 1425 / HB 1426, 2008): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 65 add-ons (HB 1469 / HB 1470, 2002): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 62 school exemption (HB 826, 1995): 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 Lumpkin County’s local breaks?
Age 65 or disabled (HB 1424 / HB 1425 / HB 1426, 2008): no income limit listed. Age 65 add-ons (HB 1469 / HB 1470, 2002): no income limit listed. Age 62 school exemption (HB 826, 1995): $20,000 federal AGI.
Do I have to reapply every year in Lumpkin County?
Age 65 or disabled (HB 1424 / HB 1425 / HB 1426, 2008): 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 add-ons (HB 1469 / HB 1470, 2002): 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 62 school exemption (HB 826, 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)
Median effective tax rate for Lumpkin 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.