Georgia Property Taxes and Homestead Exemptions: What Homeowners Need to Know

🏠 About the Georgia Property Taxes and Homestead Exemptions Series

Property taxes are one of the most common—and most misunderstood—ongoing costs of homeownership.

In Georgia, property taxes are shaped by a mix of state law, county administration, local funding needs, and timing. This combination can make it difficult for homeowners to understand what is normal, what has changed, and what deserves attention.

This series is focused on providing clarity by helping you understand how Georgia’s property tax system works, where confusion most often arises, and how the different pieces fit together—from assessments and exemptions to appeals and annual deadlines.

While property taxes are administered locally, the underlying structure is shared statewide—and understanding that structure makes it easier to navigate the details that apply to you.

Throughout the series, you’ll see how homestead exemptions fit within the broader property tax framework, how assessed values are determined, why notices change from year to year, and when action may—or may not—be necessary.

What the Georgia property taxes and homestead exemptions series covers

• How property taxes function in Georgia and why they change
• How homestead exemptions work, including eligibility, filing timing, and common pitfalls
• How property values are assessed and what assessment notices actually mean
• How appeals work, which timelines matter, and how homeowners can prepare thoughtfully

This series is designed to help you feel informed and prepared so you can move forward with a clearer understanding of how Georgia’s property tax system affects your home.