Georgia · Oconee County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Oconee County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Oconee 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 Oconee County
Oconee County homeowners 65+ with gross household income up to $40,000 pay no county or school M&O tax on the residence and 5 acres; above that income they get a floating exemption. Low-income seniors also get $15,000 off. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Oconee County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Age 65, income ≤ $40,000 (HB 1648, Act 783, 2006), Age 65 floating (HB 1647, Act 785, 2006), Age 65 low income (HB 1334/1336, 1998)
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Where to apply in Oconee County
Oconee County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
Primary residence and 5 acres exempt from county and school M&O
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65, gross household income ≤ $40,000
Income limit
$40,000 gross household
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).
Floating exemption (current over base-year value exempt) for county and school M&O
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65, gross household income over $40,000
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).
Age 65, net income under $15,000 (or $10,000) excluding Social Security and retirement
Income limit
$15,000 net
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 Oconee County
What property tax exemptions are there in Oconee County?
Oconee County homeowners 65+ with gross household income up to $40,000 pay no county or school M&O tax on the residence and 5 acres; above that income they get a floating exemption. Low-income seniors also get $15,000 off. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Age 65, income ≤ $40,000 (HB 1648, Act 783, 2006); Age 65 floating (HB 1647, Act 785, 2006); Age 65 low income (HB 1334/1336, 1998).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Oconee County?
Oconee County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Oconee County Tax Commissioner, which may take homestead applications; sends and collects tax bills. Also: Oconee 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 Oconee County?
Age 65, income ≤ $40,000 (HB 1648, Act 783, 2006): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 65 floating (HB 1647, Act 785, 2006): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 65 low income (HB 1334/1336, 1998): 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 Oconee County’s local breaks?
Age 65, income ≤ $40,000 (HB 1648, Act 783, 2006): $40,000 gross household. Age 65 floating (HB 1647, Act 785, 2006): no income limit listed. Age 65 low income (HB 1334/1336, 1998): $15,000 net.
Do I have to reapply every year in Oconee County?
Age 65, income ≤ $40,000 (HB 1648, Act 783, 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) Age 65 floating (HB 1647, Act 785, 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) Age 65 low income (HB 1334/1336, 1998): 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 Oconee 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.