Georgia · White County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
White County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in White 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 White County
White County gives seniors 65+ with net income under $15,000 $15,000 off for county and school taxes, $100,000 off school taxes at 70 with gross income under $25,000, and has a freeze exemption. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
White County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors
$15,000 off the assessed value (Georgia assesses homes at 40% of market value) for county and school M&O
Set by
county and school district
Tax year
2024 (DOR digest-year 2024 sheet)
Who qualifies
Age 65, net income under $15,000 from all sources
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).
$100,000 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, gross income under $25,000
Income limit
$25,000 gross
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).
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 White County
What property tax exemptions are there in White County?
White County gives seniors 65+ with net income under $15,000 $15,000 off for county and school taxes, $100,000 off school taxes at 70 with gross income under $25,000, and has a freeze exemption. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Elderly 65 (HB 1422); Elderly 70 school; Freeze exemption (HB 1425).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in White County?
White County Tax Commissioner or Board of Tax Assessors. Also: White 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 White County?
Elderly 65 (HB 1422): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Elderly 70 school: April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Freeze exemption (HB 1425): 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 White County’s local breaks?
Elderly 65 (HB 1422): $15,000 net. Elderly 70 school: $25,000 gross. Freeze exemption (HB 1425): no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in White County?
Elderly 65 (HB 1422): Renews automatically while you own and live in the home; tell the office if you stop qualifying (income-based exemptions can be re-checked) Elderly 70 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) Freeze exemption (HB 1425): 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 White 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.