• FEMA Flood Map
• City of Atlanta Water and Non-Emergency Services
• Campbell & Brannon Fee Sheet
• Fulton County Tax Assessor
• Fulton County Tax Commissioner

Homestead in Georgia

A Homestead Exemption provides more than just a tax break. It also provides two important protections. It prevents the forced sale of a home to meet the demands of creditors and provides the surviving spouse with shelter.

You may file for homestead exemption year round. Deadlines are listed below by county along with a link for a homestead application. Applications received after these deadlines will be processed the following year.

• DEKALB COUNTY – 404.298.4000
  • Deadline is April 1st – Apply by mail or online
  • If you live in the City of Decatur, you should also apply for homestead exemption on your Decatur city taxes
    • Deadline is March 1st – Apply online or call 404-370-4100
• COBB COUNTY – 770.528.8600
  • Deadline is April 1st – Apply in person or by mail
• FORSYTH COUNTY –  770.781.2106
  • Deadline is April 1st – Apply in person
• FULTON COUNTY –  404.730.6440
  • Deadline is April 1st – Apply by mail
• GWINNETT COUNTY –  770.822.8800
  • Deadline is April 1st – Apply online or by mail

If your county isn’t listed, then please visit the Georgia Department of Revenue to find more information about filing.