Georgia · Richmond County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Richmond County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Richmond 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 Richmond County
In Augusta-Richmond County homeowners 65 and older pay no school tax (no income limit), the regular exemption is $5,000 for county and school taxes, and totally disabled owners with income under $20,000 are fully exempt. Augusta also has a local floating homestead exemption shown on 2026 notices. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Richmond County Tax Commissioner
Phone
706-821-2396
Local breaks
S1 regular homestead (HR 525-1379, 1980), H2A full school exemption (HB 1764, 1996), S4 double and school, H5A disability with income limit (SB 152, 1997), H10 local disability (1980), Local floating homestead
Apply with the Richmond County Tax Commissioner. 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).
$10,000 county M&O, $4,000 county bond, all school taxes exempt
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65, net income ≤ $10,000
Income limit
$10,000 net
How to apply
Apply with the Richmond County Tax Commissioner. 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).
Totally and permanently disabled (two physicians); Georgia taxable income ≤ $20,000
Income limit
$20,000 GA taxable
How to apply
Apply with the Richmond County Tax Commissioner. 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.
$10,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for county and school
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Totally and permanently disabled; no age or income limit
How to apply
Apply with the Richmond County Tax Commissioner. 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.
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 Richmond County
What property tax exemptions are there in Richmond County?
In Augusta-Richmond County homeowners 65 and older pay no school tax (no income limit), the regular exemption is $5,000 for county and school taxes, and totally disabled owners with income under $20,000 are fully exempt. Augusta also has a local floating homestead exemption shown on 2026 notices. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: S1 regular homestead (HR 525-1379, 1980); H2A full school exemption (HB 1764, 1996); S4 double and school; H5A disability with income limit (SB 152, 1997); H10 local disability (1980); Local floating homestead.
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Richmond County?
Richmond County Tax Commissioner Phone: 706-821-2396 Address: 530 Greene Street, Suite 117, Augusta, GA 30901. Also: Richmond County Board of Assessors, which final eligibility decision; values; appeals. Also: Georgia Department of Revenue, Local Government Services, which state rules and forms.
When is the deadline to apply in Richmond County?
S1 regular homestead (HR 525-1379, 1980): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) H2A full school exemption (HB 1764, 1996): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) S4 double and school: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) H5A disability with income limit (SB 152, 1997): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) H10 local disability (1980): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Local floating homestead: 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 Richmond County’s local breaks?
S1 regular homestead (HR 525-1379, 1980): no income limit listed. H2A full school exemption (HB 1764, 1996): no income limit listed. S4 double and school: $10,000 net. H5A disability with income limit (SB 152, 1997): $20,000 GA taxable. H10 local disability (1980): no income limit listed. Local floating homestead: no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in Richmond County?
S1 regular homestead (HR 525-1379, 1980): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) H2A full school exemption (HB 1764, 1996): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) S4 double and school: Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) H5A disability with income limit (SB 152, 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) H10 local disability (1980): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) Local floating homestead: Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked)
Good to know in Richmond County
The Tax Commissioner receives applications (530 Greene Street, Room 117) and forwards them to the Board of Assessors for the final decision.
Median effective tax rate for Richmond 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.