Georgia · Spalding County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Spalding County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Spalding 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 Spalding County
Spalding County gives seniors school exemptions of $10,000 to $30,000 by age (65-69, 70-74, 75+) and full county exemption for 62+ or disabled owners with household income under $20,000 (house and 3 acres). Griffin adds $4,000 and the school district a prior-year value freeze for seniors. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Spalding County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Senior school tiers (HB 1475, 2008), County senior (HB 2045, 1994), Low-income full exemption (SB 581, 1986; HB 1496, 2010), School value freeze (HB 1028, 2018), City (Griffin) senior exemption
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Where to apply in Spalding County
Spalding County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
$10,000 (65-69), $20,000 (70-74), $30,000 (75+) off school M&O
Set by
school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Own and occupy; age on January 1; any income
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).
$10,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for county M&O
Set by
county
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65+, net income of husband and wife ≤ $40,000 excluding Social Security/retirement up to $91,728
Income limit
$40,000 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).
Low-income full exemption (SB 581, 1986; HB 1496, 2010)
100% of house and 3 acres for county, school and city M&O
Set by
county, school district and city
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 62 or 100% disabled, household gross income under $20,000
Income limit
$20,000 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).
Prior-year value freeze for school M&O on senior codes
Set by
school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Senior exemption holders
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).
$4,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for city M&O
Set by
city
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Seniors on the county senior codes
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 Spalding County
What property tax exemptions are there in Spalding County?
Spalding County gives seniors school exemptions of $10,000 to $30,000 by age (65-69, 70-74, 75+) and full county exemption for 62+ or disabled owners with household income under $20,000 (house and 3 acres). Griffin adds $4,000 and the school district a prior-year value freeze for seniors. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Senior school tiers (HB 1475, 2008); County senior (HB 2045, 1994); Low-income full exemption (SB 581, 1986; HB 1496, 2010); School value freeze (HB 1028, 2018); City (Griffin) senior exemption.
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Spalding County?
Spalding County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Spalding 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 Spalding County?
Senior school tiers (HB 1475, 2008): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) County senior (HB 2045, 1994): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Low-income full exemption (SB 581, 1986; HB 1496, 2010): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) School value freeze (HB 1028, 2018): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) City (Griffin) senior exemption: 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 Spalding County’s local breaks?
Senior school tiers (HB 1475, 2008): no income limit listed. County senior (HB 2045, 1994): $40,000 net. Low-income full exemption (SB 581, 1986; HB 1496, 2010): $20,000 gross household. School value freeze (HB 1028, 2018): no income limit listed. City (Griffin) senior exemption: no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in Spalding County?
Senior school tiers (HB 1475, 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) County senior (HB 2045, 1994): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) Low-income full exemption (SB 581, 1986; HB 1496, 2010): 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 value freeze (HB 1028, 2018): 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 (Griffin) senior exemption: 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 Spalding 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.