Georgia · Newton County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Newton County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Newton 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 Newton County
Newton County gives $4,000 off for county and school taxes, $20,000 off for seniors 62+ or disabled owners with low incomes, and $30,000 off county and school (M&O and bond) at 65 with net income up to $25,000 plus Social Security. Covington, Oxford and Porterdale give $10,000 off city taxes. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Newton County Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
770-784-2030
Local breaks
Local homestead (Act 179, HB 105, 1992), Age 62 / disabled (1992), Age 65 (SB 544 county / SB 316 school, 2008), City homestead exemptions
$20,000 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 with household gross income ≤ $15,000, or 100% disabled (doctor's letter) with net income ≤ $15,000 plus the Social Security maximum
Income limit
$15,000
How to apply
Apply with the Newton 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 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for county and school, M&O and bond
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65, net income ≤ $25,000 plus the Social Security maximum
Income limit
$25,000 net + SS maximum
How to apply
Apply with the Newton 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 Newton County
What property tax exemptions are there in Newton County?
Newton County gives $4,000 off for county and school taxes, $20,000 off for seniors 62+ or disabled owners with low incomes, and $30,000 off county and school (M&O and bond) at 65 with net income up to $25,000 plus Social Security. Covington, Oxford and Porterdale give $10,000 off city taxes. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Local homestead (Act 179, HB 105, 1992); Age 62 / disabled (1992); Age 65 (SB 544 county / SB 316 school, 2008); City homestead exemptions.
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Newton County?
Newton County Board of Tax Assessors Phone: 770-784-2030. Also: Newton 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 Newton County?
Local homestead (Act 179, HB 105, 1992): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 62 / disabled (1992): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 65 (SB 544 county / SB 316 school, 2008): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) City homestead exemptions: 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 Newton County’s local breaks?
Local homestead (Act 179, HB 105, 1992): no income limit listed. Age 62 / disabled (1992): $15,000. Age 65 (SB 544 county / SB 316 school, 2008): $25,000 net + SS maximum. City homestead exemptions: no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in Newton County?
Local homestead (Act 179, HB 105, 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 62 / disabled (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 65 (SB 544 county / SB 316 school, 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) City homestead exemptions: 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 Newton 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.