Georgia · Walker County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Walker County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Walker 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 Walker County
Walker County homeowners 70+ with AGI up to $15,000 pay no county tax on the homestead, 70+ get $50,000 off school taxes with no income limit, and 75+ with AGI up to $15,000 pay no school tax. Chickamauga, Fort Oglethorpe and LaFayette add city exemptions. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Walker County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Age 70 county exemption (HB 1920, 1988), Age 70 school exemption (HB 1616, 2006), Age 75 school exemption (HB 1922, 1988), City exemptions
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Where to apply in Walker County
Walker 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).
$50,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for school M&O
Set by
school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 70+, no income limit
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).
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).
Fort Oglethorpe: $10,000; $40,000 at 60-69; 100% at 70+ or totally disabled. LaFayette: $10,000. Chickamauga: $10,000 at 62 (AGI ≤ $10,000); 100% at 75 (AGI ≤ $15,000)
Set by
city
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
City residents
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.
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 Walker County
What property tax exemptions are there in Walker County?
Walker County homeowners 70+ with AGI up to $15,000 pay no county tax on the homestead, 70+ get $50,000 off school taxes with no income limit, and 75+ with AGI up to $15,000 pay no school tax. Chickamauga, Fort Oglethorpe and LaFayette add city exemptions. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Age 70 county exemption (HB 1920, 1988); Age 70 school exemption (HB 1616, 2006); Age 75 school exemption (HB 1922, 1988); City exemptions.
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Walker County?
Walker County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Walker County Tax Commissioner, which may take homestead applications; sends and collects tax bills. Also: Walker 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 Walker County?
Age 70 county exemption (HB 1920, 1988): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 70 school exemption (HB 1616, 2006): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 75 school exemption (HB 1922, 1988): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) City exemptions: 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 Walker County’s local breaks?
Age 70 county exemption (HB 1920, 1988): $15,000 AGI. Age 70 school exemption (HB 1616, 2006): no income limit listed. Age 75 school exemption (HB 1922, 1988): $15,000 AGI. City exemptions: no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in Walker County?
Age 70 county exemption (HB 1920, 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) Age 70 school exemption (HB 1616, 2006): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) Age 75 school exemption (HB 1922, 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) City exemptions: 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 Walker 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.