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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Homestead Exemption Increase to $25,000 & Low-Income Homestead Exemption New for 2023

Homestead Exemption Increase to $25,000 & Low-Income Homestead Exemption New for 2023


On November 8, 2022, Athens-Clarke County residents voted to increase the current homestead exemption on property taxes from $10,000 to $25,000 and to create a new low-income base year assessed value homestead exemption. 

Please review full details about the increase here: https://www.accgov.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5572

For more information, visit the Tax Commissioner’s website at www.accgov.com/tc or call 706-613-3120.

Tax Commissioner's Website

FAQ for Low Income Exemption

Low Income Homestead Exemption

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