Georgia · Paulding County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026

Paulding County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)

The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Paulding 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 Paulding County

Paulding County gives $10,000 off for county M&O, homeowners 65+ pay no school bond tax and half their school M&O tax, and at 68 no school tax at all. Hiram gives $40,000 off city taxes ($55,000 at 65-69, full at 70). The county's 2025 listing marks the statewide floating exemption (HB 581/HB 92) for county M&O, fire and the Dallas, Hiram and Braswell levies, not for county bond or school taxes.

Apply at
Paulding County Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
770-443-7606
Local breaks
County standard (HB 988, eff. 2023/2024), School senior exemption (SR 266; HB 1507, 2022), 100% disabled (HR 823-1875), City of Hiram (HB 433/444/445, 2017), Statewide floating homestead (HB 581 / HB 92)
Tax year
2025, 2025 (county listing)

Where to apply in Paulding County

Paulding County Board of Tax Assessors

Phone
770-443-7606
Address
240 Constitution Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Dallas, GA 30132
Official exemptions page

Other offices

Local exemptions in Paulding County

Homestead

County standard (HB 988, eff. 2023/2024)

$10,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for county M&O (state $2,000 for school)

Set by
county
Tax year
2025 (county listing)
Who qualifies
Owner-occupied homestead
How to apply
Apply with the Paulding County Board of Tax Assessors. Bring a Georgia driver's license or ID showing the home address.
Deadline
April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR)
Renewal
Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked)

Source: official page

Seniors

School senior exemption (SR 266; HB 1507, 2022)

Age 65-67: 100% school bond plus half of school M&O; age 68+: 100% school M&O and bond

Set by
school district
Tax year
2025
Who qualifies
Age 65 / 68 on January 1
How to apply
Apply with the Paulding 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).
Deadline
April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR)
Renewal
Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked)

Source: official page

Disability

100% disabled (HR 823-1875)

County $22,000-$24,000; school $14,000-$22,000 (more with age)

Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2025
Who qualifies
100% disabled with net income under $12,000 (or $10,000)
Income limit
$12,000 net
How to apply
Apply with the Paulding 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); for disability exemptions, a physician's certificate of total and permanent disability.
Deadline
April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR)
Renewal
Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked)

Source: official page

Homestead

City of Hiram (HB 433/444/445, 2017)

$40,000 (under 65), $55,000 (65-69), 100% (70+) off Hiram taxes

Set by
city
Tax year
2025
Who qualifies
Hiram residents
How to apply
Apply with the Paulding County Board of Tax Assessors. Bring a Georgia driver's license or ID showing the home address.
Deadline
April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR)
Renewal
Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked)

Source: official page

Other

Statewide floating homestead (HB 581 / HB 92)

Floating exemption marked on the 2025 listing for county M&O, fire, Dallas, Dallas TAD, Hiram and Braswell; not marked for county bond, school M&O or school bond

Set by
county M&O, fire, cities
Tax year
2025
Who qualifies
Automatic with homestead
How to apply
Apply with the Paulding County Board of Tax Assessors. Bring a Georgia driver's license or ID showing the home address.
Deadline
April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR)
Renewal
Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked)

Source: official page

State exemptions that also apply here

These breaks come from Georgia law. Their full rules, forms and deadlines are on the Georgia page.

All Georgia property tax exemptions

By group in Georgia: Seniors · Veterans · Surviving spouses

Savings estimate for Paulding County

Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.

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Paulding County median effective rate: 0.82% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Paulding County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. It is a county-wide middle value; rates differ by town and school district.

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Eligibility finder for Paulding County

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Document checklist for Paulding County

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Paulding County

What property tax exemptions are there in Paulding County?

Paulding County gives $10,000 off for county M&O, homeowners 65+ pay no school bond tax and half their school M&O tax, and at 68 no school tax at all. Hiram gives $40,000 off city taxes ($55,000 at 65-69, full at 70). The county's 2025 listing marks the statewide floating exemption (HB 581/HB 92) for county M&O, fire and the Dallas, Hiram and Braswell levies, not for county bond or school taxes. Local breaks here: County standard (HB 988, eff. 2023/2024); School senior exemption (SR 266; HB 1507, 2022); 100% disabled (HR 823-1875); City of Hiram (HB 433/444/445, 2017); Statewide floating homestead (HB 581 / HB 92).

Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Paulding County?

Paulding County Board of Tax Assessors Phone: 770-443-7606 Address: 240 Constitution Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Dallas, GA 30132. Also: Paulding County Tax Commissioner, which sends and collects the tax bill. Also: Georgia Department of Revenue, Local Government Services, which state rules and forms.

When is the deadline to apply in Paulding County?

County standard (HB 988, eff. 2023/2024): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) School senior exemption (SR 266; HB 1507, 2022): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) 100% disabled (HR 823-1875): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) City of Hiram (HB 433/444/445, 2017): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Statewide floating homestead (HB 581 / HB 92): 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 Paulding County’s local breaks?

County standard (HB 988, eff. 2023/2024): no income limit listed. School senior exemption (SR 266; HB 1507, 2022): no income limit listed. 100% disabled (HR 823-1875): $12,000 net. City of Hiram (HB 433/444/445, 2017): no income limit listed. Statewide floating homestead (HB 581 / HB 92): no income limit listed.

Do I have to reapply every year in Paulding County?

County standard (HB 988, eff. 2023/2024): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) School senior exemption (SR 266; HB 1507, 2022): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) 100% disabled (HR 823-1875): 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 of Hiram (HB 433/444/445, 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) Statewide floating homestead (HB 581 / HB 92): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked)

Think your assessed value is too high? See how to appeal in Paulding County.

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Last checked: Oct 2026.