Homestead Exemption Deadlines for 2008 in Georgia

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By DinaG | January 16, 2008

Homestead Exemption Deadlines for 2008

What is it? A Homestead Exemption provides 3 basic protections. While some states provide this exemption automatically, in Georgia a homestead exemption must be applied for during the first year of residence in your primary home. Here are the 3 basic protections under homestead exemption:

It provides an exemption from a portion of the property taxes which can be applied to a home.

Upcoming Deadlines (this information has been provided via the websites for each county, as always, be sure to check with each tax center to ensure accuracy of this information)

Dekalb County: Homestead exemption applications are accepted year-round, but current-year exemptions must be applied for between Jan 2 and March 1 (click here)
Fulton County: Homestead exemptions are due by March 1, 2008 and can be completed online (click here)
Cobb County: You can apply for exemptions year-round by mail or in person; however, you must apply by March 1 to receive the exemption for that tax year. (click here)
Gwinnett County: Application deadline is March 1. (click here)