Georgia · McDuffie County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
McDuffie County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in McDuffie 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 McDuffie County
McDuffie County gives $4,000 off for county and school taxes, $15,000 off both for seniors 62+ with income under $15,000, and $30,000 off school taxes at 65 with no income limit. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
McDuffie County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Local homestead (HB 1791, 1990), Age 62 low income (HB 1791, 1990), Age 65 school exemption (HB 857, eff. 2017)
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Where to apply in McDuffie County
McDuffie County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
$4,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for county and school M&O
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Owner-occupied homestead
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.
$15,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for county and school M&O
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 62, income under $15,000
Income limit
$15,000
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).
$30,000 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
Age 65; no income limit
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).
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 McDuffie County
What property tax exemptions are there in McDuffie County?
McDuffie County gives $4,000 off for county and school taxes, $15,000 off both for seniors 62+ with income under $15,000, and $30,000 off school taxes at 65 with no income limit. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Local homestead (HB 1791, 1990); Age 62 low income (HB 1791, 1990); Age 65 school exemption (HB 857, eff. 2017).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in McDuffie County?
McDuffie County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors. Also: McDuffie 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 McDuffie County?
Local homestead (HB 1791, 1990): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 62 low income (HB 1791, 1990): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 65 school exemption (HB 857, eff. 2017): 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 McDuffie County’s local breaks?
Local homestead (HB 1791, 1990): no income limit listed. Age 62 low income (HB 1791, 1990): $15,000. Age 65 school exemption (HB 857, eff. 2017): no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in McDuffie County?
Local homestead (HB 1791, 1990): 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 low income (HB 1791, 1990): 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 school exemption (HB 857, eff. 2017): 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 McDuffie 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.