Fulton County Senior County Tax Exemption (Age 65+)
Fulton County Board of Assessors
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Fulton County Senior County Tax Exemption (Age 65+) in its Atlanta, GA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Fulton County provides a $50,000 homestead exemption for residents age 65+ on county property taxes with no income requirement. This exemption is separate from the new school tax exemption approved in November 2025. Combined with the state exemption and new school exemptions, seniors in Fulton County may dramatically reduce their total property tax burden.
Annual recurring tax savings, apply once, renews automatically.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Atlanta, GA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Invest Atlanta, Atlanta Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab $30,000
- Invest Atlanta, Westside Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab $60,000
- City of Atlanta CDBG Home Repair Program Varies by project
- Fulton County Home Rehabilitation Program (HRP) Up to $25,000 (grant); deferred loan for larger amounts
Key Details
- Must be age 65+ and a Fulton County homeowner-occupant
- NO income requirement for this exemption
- $50,000 reduction in assessed value for Fulton County property taxes
- Stackable with state exemptions and new 2026 school tax exemptions
- Apply by April 1 at fultonassessor.org or call 404-612-6440
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: April 1, 2026 to take effect for 2026 tax year
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Fulton County Senior County Tax Exemption (Age 65+) in Atlanta, GA?
The Grant Map record states: $50,000 off assessed value for county taxes (no income requirement). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Fulton County Senior County Tax Exemption (Age 65+) in Atlanta?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Fulton County Senior County Tax Exemption (Age 65+) in Atlanta, GA?
Confirm the application route directly with Fulton County Board of Assessors; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 404-612-6440. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: April 1, 2026 to take effect for 2026 tax year.
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