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Washington County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Washington 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 Washington County
Washington County gives homeowners 65+ with net income up to $10,000 $10,000 off for county M&O and school M&O and bond taxes. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
- Apply at
- Washington County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
- Phone
- Not confirmed
- Local breaks
- Age 65 low income (Act 1078/1738, 1986)
- Tax year
- 2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Where to apply in Washington County
Washington County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
Other offices
Local exemptions in Washington County
SeniorsAge 65 low income (Act 1078/1738, 1986)
$10,000 county M&O; $10,000 school M&O and bond
- Set by
- county and school district
- Tax year
- 2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
- Who qualifies
- Age 65+, net income of applicant and spouse ≤ $10,000 (1974 Ga. Laws p. 1648 definition)
- Income limit
- $10,000 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).
- Deadline
- April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR)
- Renewal
- Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked)
Source: official page
Savings estimate for Washington County
Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.
Eligibility finder for Washington County
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Document checklist for Washington County
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Questions about property tax exemptions in Washington County
What property tax exemptions are there in Washington County?
Washington County gives homeowners 65+ with net income up to $10,000 $10,000 off for county M&O and school M&O and bond taxes. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Age 65 low income (Act 1078/1738, 1986).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Washington County?
Washington County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Washington County Tax Commissioner, which may take homestead applications; sends and collects tax bills. Also: Washington 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 Washington County?
Age 65 low income (Act 1078/1738, 1986): 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 Washington County’s local breaks?
Age 65 low income (Act 1078/1738, 1986): $10,000 net.
Do I have to reapply every year in Washington County?
Age 65 low income (Act 1078/1738, 1986): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked)
SourcesLast checked: Oct 2026.