Georgia Senior School Tax Exemption (Age 62+)
Georgia Department of Revenue / Fulton County Board of Assessors
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Georgia Senior School Tax Exemption (Age 62+) in its Atlanta, GA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Georgia residents age 62 or older may claim a $10,000 exemption from assessed value for educational (school) ad valorem taxes. Income must not exceed $10,000 for the prior year (excluding retirement income excluded by the Social Security Act). Apply annually at the county tax assessor's office by April 1. This is a state-level exemption separate from local Fulton/Atlanta exemptions.
Annual recurring tax savings. Verify income eligibility each year.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
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 62+ and Georgia homeowner-occupant
- Income (excluding exempt retirement/SS income) cannot exceed $10,000/year
- Reduces assessed value for school tax purposes by $10,000
- Apply by April 1 at Fulton County Board of Assessors
- Separate from and stackable with Fulton County's new 2026 senior exemptions
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 Georgia Senior School Tax Exemption (Age 62+) in Atlanta, GA?
The Grant Map record states: $10,000 reduction in assessed value for school taxes. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Georgia Senior School Tax Exemption (Age 62+) 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 Georgia Senior School Tax Exemption (Age 62+) in Atlanta, GA?
Confirm the application route directly with Georgia Department of Revenue / 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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