Georgia · Murray County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Murray County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Murray 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 Murray County
Murray County freezes homestead values at the prior year, and gives seniors with low earned income large school exemptions: $32,000-$40,000 at 62-65 and $80,000 at 70. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Murray County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Homestead freeze (HB 1666/1667, 2004), Age 62 / 65 earned income exemptions (HB 32, 1999; HB 299, 2001; HB 1024, 1997), Age 70 (HB 1351, 2006)
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Where to apply in Murray County
Murray County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
Prior homestead value is the base year (value freeze)
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Homestead owners
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.
Age 62 / 65 earned income exemptions (HB 32, 1999; HB 299, 2001; HB 1024, 1997)
School $32,000 (62, earned < $20,000) or $40,000 (62 or 65, earned < $10,000), M&O and bond; county $2,000 or $12,000
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 62 or 65 with earned income limits
Income limit
$10,000 or $20,000 earned
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).
$80,000 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
Homestead and over 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).
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 Murray County
What property tax exemptions are there in Murray County?
Murray County freezes homestead values at the prior year, and gives seniors with low earned income large school exemptions: $32,000-$40,000 at 62-65 and $80,000 at 70. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Homestead freeze (HB 1666/1667, 2004); Age 62 / 65 earned income exemptions (HB 32, 1999; HB 299, 2001; HB 1024, 1997); Age 70 (HB 1351, 2006).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Murray County?
Murray County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Murray 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 Murray County?
Homestead freeze (HB 1666/1667, 2004): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 62 / 65 earned income exemptions (HB 32, 1999; HB 299, 2001; HB 1024, 1997): 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 1351, 2006): 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 Murray County’s local breaks?
Homestead freeze (HB 1666/1667, 2004): no income limit listed. Age 62 / 65 earned income exemptions (HB 32, 1999; HB 299, 2001; HB 1024, 1997): $10,000 or $20,000 earned. Age 70 (HB 1351, 2006): no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in Murray County?
Homestead freeze (HB 1666/1667, 2004): 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 / 65 earned income exemptions (HB 32, 1999; HB 299, 2001; HB 1024, 1997): 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 1351, 2006): 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 Murray 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.