Georgia · Morgan County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Morgan County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Morgan 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 Morgan County
Morgan County gives homeowners 65 and older $12,000 off for county and school taxes ($14,000 county and $20,000 school with the income test); Madison and Rutledge give $10,000 off city taxes at 65. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Morgan County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Age 65 (SB 453, 2000), Age 65 with income test (SB 455, 2000), City senior exemptions (Madison HB 948, 1999; Rutledge HB 125, 2015)
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Where to apply in Morgan County
Morgan County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
$12,000 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 65, own and occupy
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).
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).
$10,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for city M&O
Set by
city
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
City residents 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).
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 Morgan County
What property tax exemptions are there in Morgan County?
Morgan County gives homeowners 65 and older $12,000 off for county and school taxes ($14,000 county and $20,000 school with the income test); Madison and Rutledge give $10,000 off city taxes at 65. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Age 65 (SB 453, 2000); Age 65 with income test (SB 455, 2000); City senior exemptions (Madison HB 948, 1999; Rutledge HB 125, 2015).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Morgan County?
Morgan County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Morgan 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 Morgan County?
Age 65 (SB 453, 2000): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 65 with income test (SB 455, 2000): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) City senior exemptions (Madison HB 948, 1999; Rutledge HB 125, 2015): 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 Morgan County?
Age 65 (SB 453, 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 65 with income test (SB 455, 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) City senior exemptions (Madison HB 948, 1999; Rutledge HB 125, 2015): 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 Morgan 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 Morgan County sets or runs itself.
Median effective tax rate for Morgan 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.