Fulton County & City of Atlanta Standard Homestead Exemption
Fulton County Board of Assessors
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Fulton County & City of Atlanta Standard Homestead Exemption in its Atlanta, GA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
All Georgia homeowners who occupy their home as a primary residence are entitled to a standard homestead exemption of $2,000 off assessed value for state and county taxes. Fulton County and City of Atlanta provide additional local exemptions layered on top of the state exemption. Apply once, exemption renews automatically. Must have owned and occupied by January 1 of the tax year.
Annual recurring tax savings. Value depends on millage rate and local add-on exemptions.
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
- Open to ALL homeowners, no income or age requirement
- State: $2,000 off assessed value for state/county taxes
- Must own and occupy home as primary residence by January 1 of tax year
- Application deadline: April 1, 2026
- Apply online at fultonassessor.org or in person at any of 6 Fulton assessor offices
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: 404-612-6440
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- 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.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- 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 audience tags are recorded for Fulton County & City of Atlanta Standard Homestead Exemption in Atlanta?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Fulton County & City of Atlanta Standard Homestead Exemption in Atlanta, GA?
Confirm the application route directly with 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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