Property Tax Exemptions



SENIORS: Please contact our office directly here for personalized information.

Property tax exemptions are the partial reduction of a qualifying individual's tax burden. Homestead Exemption, Senior Exemptions, Disabled Veteran Exemption, and Conservation Use Exemption are some common exemptions a property owner may qualify for.

Do I Qualify?


Homestead Exemption


To qualify for a Homestead Exemption you must own and occupy your home on or before Jan 1 and apply no later than April 1.


What do I need to apply?

When applying for Homestead Exemption you must submit the following documents:
• Completed and Signed Homestead Application
• Copy of Driver's License with Correct Address
• Copy of Car Registration with Correct Address or Current Utility Bill
*Additional documents may be required


How do I apply?

There are three ways to apply:
1. File online at the link below. Include scans or pictures of the required documents and signed homestead application.
2. Mail the required documents to 30 N. Broad Street, Winder, Georgia 30680.
3. Come in person with your driver's license and car registration or current utility bill to 30 N. Broad Street, Winder, Georgia 30680.

Apply online here.

Homestead Exemptions do not need to be renewed each year.



Senior Exemptions

A homeowner must qualify for the standard Homestead Exemption and meet age and income requirements by April 1 for Senior Exemptions. For further information please contact us.


What do I need to apply?

When applying for Senior Exemptions:
• You must be of qualifying age on or before Jan 1 of the year your are applying.
• Current Year's Tax Return (1040)
• Copy of Driver's License with Correct Address
• Copy of Car Registration with Correct Address or Current Utility Bill


How do I apply?

Please contact our office directly for instructions. You can reach us at mdelacruz@barrowga.org and 770-307-3108, or come in person to 30 N. Broad Street, Winder, Georgia 30680.



Disabled Veteran Exemption


A homeowner must qualify for the standard Homestead Exemption and if you are a 100% disabled veteran you may qualify for an additional exemption.


What do I need to apply?

When applying for a Veteran Exemption
• Submit a copy of your letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs stating 100% service connected disability.


How do I apply?

There are three ways to apply:
1. File online at the link below and include scans or pictures of the required documents.
2. Mail the required documents to 30 N. Broad Street, Winder, Georgia 30680.
3. Come in person with your driver's license and car registration or current utility bill and a copy of your letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs stating 100% service connected disability to 30 N. Broad Street, Winder, Georgia 30680.

Apply online here.



Conservation Use Exemption

Conservation Use Exemption is a 10 year covenant that requires at least 50% of the property to be used for an agricultural purpose. A detailed overview is available in the Conservation Use Brochure.


A detailed overview is available in the Conservation Use Brochure here.


What do I need to apply?

When applying for Conservation Use submit:
• A completed application
• A copy of Driver's license
• $25 filing fee for the application


How do I apply?

Apply in person at 30 N. Broad St. Winder, GA 30680.

For questions regarding Conservation Use email grogers@barrowga.org or call (770)307-3108.


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