Georgia · Madison County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Madison County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Madison 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 Madison County
Madison County gives homeowners 65 and older $10,000 off for county and school taxes regardless of income, and $8,000 more at 70; Colbert adds up to $6,000 off city taxes. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Madison County Board of Assessors (Property Valuation office)
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Age 65 (HB 1498, 1992), Age 70 (HB 975, 2020), City of Colbert (HB 1498, 1984)
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Where to apply in Madison County
Madison County Board of Assessors (Property Valuation office)
Age 65 by December 31 of the prior year (any income)
How to apply
Apply with the Madison County Board of Assessors (Property Valuation 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 Madison County Board of Assessors (Property Valuation 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).
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 Madison County
What property tax exemptions are there in Madison County?
Madison County gives homeowners 65 and older $10,000 off for county and school taxes regardless of income, and $8,000 more at 70; Colbert adds up to $6,000 off city taxes. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Age 65 (HB 1498, 1992); Age 70 (HB 975, 2020); City of Colbert (HB 1498, 1984).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Madison County?
Madison County Board of Assessors (Property Valuation office). Also: Madison 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 Madison County?
Age 65 (HB 1498, 1992): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 70 (HB 975, 2020): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) City of Colbert (HB 1498, 1984): 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 Madison County?
Age 65 (HB 1498, 1992): 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 (HB 975, 2020): 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 Colbert (HB 1498, 1984): 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 Madison 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 Madison County sets or runs itself.
Median effective tax rate for Madison 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.