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Fulton County Update from Commissioner Ellis
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NEW FULTON COUNTY 2019 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS 
April 1, 2019 Deadline to Apply
It's safe to say we all welcome property tax relief and I'm pleased that in November, voters adopted a series of new property tax exemptions that take effect in 2019. It's important that you review these new exemptions and be sure that you take advantage of all the benefits for which you are eligible. I encourage you to start the process now as the deadline to file for exemptions is April 1, 2019.
FLOATING HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS
NORTH FULTON CITIES
 
Homesteaded properties in Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Milton and Mountain Park will now have a "floating" homestead exemption in place. These exemptions will cap the annually adjusted value at 3 percent over the determined lowest base year value for the city portion of property taxes. The base rate will be the lowest assessed value from 2016, 2017 or 2018. The City of Sandy Springs already has a similar exemption in place.

How to Apply:
Milton, Roswell and Alpharetta each process their own city homestead applications, so you will need to contact your city leaders for more information on how to take advantage of the new homestead exemption.

For properties in Johns Creek and Mountain Park, Fulton County will automatically apply this exemption if a homestead exemption is already in place.
FLOATING HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS
FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
 
All Fulton County properties outside the boundaries of City of Atlanta will also have a “floating” homestead exemption in place for the Fulton County schools portion of property taxes.  This exemption will cap the annually adjusted value at 3 percent over the determined base year value.

How to Apply:

This exemption will automatically apply to properties with homestead exemptions in place in Fulton County outside the City of Atlanta, as well as future homestead applications. The base year will be automatically determined.  
Commissioner Bob Ellis
Contact:
Bob.Ellis@FultonCountyGA.gov
Office: 404.612.8216
Fulton Co. Gov. Center
141 Pryor Street, Suite 10024
Atlanta, Ga. 30303



 
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NEW SENIOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
 
All property owners over age 65 will be eligible for a senior homestead exemption that will increase their base exemption from $30,000 to $50,000. This exemption applies to the Fulton County portion of property taxes. All homeowners age 65 or over qualify for this homestead exemption, regardless of income (unlike other senior homestead exemptions which have income limits).

How to Apply:

The senior homestead exemption will be applied automatically to properties that already have senior property exemptions for age 65+.  Seniors who do not have other senior homestead exemptions can visit the Fulton County Board of Assessors at our North Fulton offices  -- North Annex, 7741 Roswell Road, Suite 210, Sandy Springs 30350 or the North Fulton Customer Service Center, 11575 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta 30009. Bring proof of age (such as drivers’ license) or apply online by uploading their drivers’ license or other proof of their age. 



DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
APRIL 1, 2019
There are additional homestead exemptions that apply to those in the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Public Schools district. We would be happy to answer any questions you have or get you in touch with those who have the information you are seeking. Contact Dianne Fries at 404-612-8217 or visit https://bit.ly/2LSD5Ee. Please review the exemptions you now have or are eligible for, as they can save you a substantial amount of money. 



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