2025 Homestead Exemption Reminder

April 1st is the Filing Deadline.

Georgia Homeowners, don’t be fooled into thinking you have all year to file a 2025 Homestead Exemption. The Chatham County deadline to complete the application with your County Tax Accessor’s office is April 1st.

If you bought a home in 2024 and it is your primary residence or you made a prior owned property your primary residence, you are eligible for significant savings on your property tax bill. Establishing your home as your primary address also establishes a Stephens Day Exemption Value. This designation stabilizes your assessed value at the purchased price. Homeowners only have to file a Homestead Exemption once to benefit from these tax saving strategies.

Homeowners that reside in Bryan, Bulloch, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Tattnall Counties also have the opportunity to file a Homestead Exemption with your county tax assessor’s office.

Here are the county website links with filing instructions:
Chatham County: Board of Assessors – Home
Bryan County: Assessor | Bryan County
Bulloch County: Bulloch County Tax Assessor’s Office
Effingham County: Effingham County Tax Assessor’s Office
Glynn County: Assessors Office | Glynn County, GA – Official Website
Liberty County: Tax Commissioner | Liberty County, GA
Long County: Long County Board of Tax Assessors
McIntosh County: Homestead Exemptions – Mcintosh County Board of Assessors
Tattnall County: Tattnall County Tax Assessor’s Office

Saving on property taxes is just one of the many benefits of home ownership.

As a homeowner, you may take advantage of these other factors:

• Control over monthly mortgage payments
• Build Home Equity with Each Mortgage Payment
• Build Credit
• Convert Home Equity to Cash
• Appreciation with increased home value
• Some tax deductions may be available depending on your filing status
• Freedom to make modifications to your home

Additional Reminders for Homeowners of Recently Purchased Properties

Moving into a recently purchased home can be exciting. Make certain you take care of these basic home maintenance and ownership tips:

• Change home and any outbuilding doorlocks
• Replace smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector batteries
• Replace AC filters
• Locate water shutoff valve
• Send closing documents to your tax accountant
• Set a yearly reminder to review your Homeowners Insurance Policy