Georgia · Upson County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Upson County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Upson 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 Upson County
Upson County's local county exemptions rise 3% a year: $10,300 for every homestead, $12,360 at 62 and $14,420 at 65 (no income test), and more for disabled owners. Seniors with low incomes get $15,000 off school M&O. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Upson County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
County homestead (Act 1326, 2022), County 62/65 (Acts 1327, 1323, 2022), School 62/65 (Act 2104, 1992), Total disability (Act 1328, 2022; Act 1683, 1988)
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Where to apply in Upson County
Upson County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
$10,300 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for county M&O (includes 3% inflation factor)
Set by
county
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Own and reside on January 1
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.
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 62 or 65; net income of husband and wife under $15,000
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).
County $20,600-$24,720 M&O + $10,000 bond; school bond $10,000 (+$15,000 M&O at 62/65)
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Doctor's statement of total disability; AGI test
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); 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 Upson County
What property tax exemptions are there in Upson County?
Upson County's local county exemptions rise 3% a year: $10,300 for every homestead, $12,360 at 62 and $14,420 at 65 (no income test), and more for disabled owners. Seniors with low incomes get $15,000 off school M&O. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: County homestead (Act 1326, 2022); County 62/65 (Acts 1327, 1323, 2022); School 62/65 (Act 2104, 1992); Total disability (Act 1328, 2022; Act 1683, 1988).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Upson County?
Upson County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Upson County Tax Commissioner, which may take homestead applications; sends and collects tax bills. Also: Upson 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 Upson County?
County homestead (Act 1326, 2022): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) County 62/65 (Acts 1327, 1323, 2022): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) School 62/65 (Act 2104, 1992): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Total disability (Act 1328, 2022; Act 1683, 1988): 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 Upson County’s local breaks?
County homestead (Act 1326, 2022): no income limit listed. County 62/65 (Acts 1327, 1323, 2022): no income limit listed. School 62/65 (Act 2104, 1992): $15,000 net. Total disability (Act 1328, 2022; Act 1683, 1988): no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in Upson County?
County homestead (Act 1326, 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) County 62/65 (Acts 1327, 1323, 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) School 62/65 (Act 2104, 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) Total disability (Act 1328, 2022; Act 1683, 1988): 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 Upson 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.