Georgia · Wilkinson County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Wilkinson County, GA property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County
Wilkinson County gives $6,000 off for county taxes, $8,000 at 65 with income under $10,000, and $15,000 off school taxes at 62 with income under $15,000; two cities give $4,000 at 60. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024.
Apply at
Wilkinson County Board of Tax Assessors
Phone
Not confirmed
Local breaks
Basic homestead (HB 961, 1984), Age 65 low income (HB 1404, 1990), Age 62 school (HB 2091, 1992), City age 60
$8,000 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, income under $10,000
Income limit
$10,000
How to apply
Apply with the Wilkinson County Board of Tax Assessors. 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).
$15,000 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 62, income under $15,000
Income limit
$15,000
How to apply
Apply with the Wilkinson County Board of Tax Assessors. 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
Age 60 (two cities, unnamed)
How to apply
Apply with the Wilkinson County Board of Tax Assessors. 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 Wilkinson County
What property tax exemptions are there in Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson County gives $6,000 off for county taxes, $8,000 at 65 with income under $10,000, and $15,000 off school taxes at 62 with income under $15,000; two cities give $4,000 at 60. Figures from the Georgia DOR local exemption sheet are for digest year 2024. Local breaks here: Basic homestead (HB 961, 1984); Age 65 low income (HB 1404, 1990); Age 62 school (HB 2091, 1992); City age 60.
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Wilkinson County?
Wilkinson County Board of Tax Assessors. Also: Wilkinson County Tax Commissioner, which sends and collects tax bills. Also: Georgia Department of Revenue, Local Government Services, which state rules and forms.
When is the deadline to apply in Wilkinson County?
Basic homestead (HB 961, 1984): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 65 low income (HB 1404, 1990): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) Age 62 school (HB 2091, 1992): April 1 of the tax year, or by the end of the 45-day appeal window on your assessment notice (Georgia DOR) City age 60: 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 Wilkinson County’s local breaks?
Basic homestead (HB 961, 1984): no income limit listed. Age 65 low income (HB 1404, 1990): $10,000. Age 62 school (HB 2091, 1992): $15,000. City age 60: no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in Wilkinson County?
Basic homestead (HB 961, 1984): 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 65 low income (HB 1404, 1990): 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 62 school (HB 2091, 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) City age 60: 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 Wilkinson 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.