Georgia · Polk County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Polk County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Polk 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 Polk County
Polk County gives $20,000 off school taxes at 62 (income under $10,000) or 65, and $30,000 off county and school taxes at 70 with income under $10,000. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Polk County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
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).
$30,000 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 70, income under $10,000
Income limit
$10,000
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).
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 Polk County
What property tax exemptions are there in Polk County?
Polk County gives $20,000 off school taxes at 62 (income under $10,000) or 65, and $30,000 off county and school taxes at 70 with income under $10,000. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Elderly 62/65 (SB 865, 1992); Elderly 70 (HB 615/616, 2012).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Polk County?
Polk County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Polk 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 Polk County?
Elderly 62/65 (SB 865, 1992): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Elderly 70 (HB 615/616, 2012): 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 Polk County’s local breaks?
Elderly 62/65 (SB 865, 1992): no income limit listed. Elderly 70 (HB 615/616, 2012): $10,000.
Do I have to reapply every year in Polk County?
Elderly 62/65 (SB 865, 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) Elderly 70 (HB 615/616, 2012): 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 Polk 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.