Georgia Property Tax Exemptions for Veterans

Georgia property tax exemptions for veterans: what you get, who qualifies and how to apply, from the official source.

About 601,304 veterans live in Georgia (7.2% of adults, Census ACS 2020-2024). The veteran property tax relief below is the statewide program we verified on the official source.

Verified Georgia details: What you get: Qualifying disabled veterans get an exemption of the greater of $32,500 or the federal amount, $121,812 for 2025, from all state, county, city and school taxes. Who qualifies: Disabled veterans who are Georgia residents. Unremarried surviving spouses or minor children may keep it. How to apply: Apply with your county tax commissioner or tax assessor.

How neighbors handle this

• Florida: A $5,000 reduction in assessed value for an honorably discharged Florida resident veteran disabled 10% or more.
• North Carolina: Excludes up to the first $45,000 of the appraised value of your permanent residence.

Neighbor figures are from the same verified official sources we cite on each page. Always confirm with the Georgia county office before filing.

Veterans in Georgia may also qualify for the general Homestead Exemption (A statewide $2,000 homestead exemption from county and school taxes, with additional exemptions for seniors, disabled veterans and others. Many counties offer more) in addition to the veteran-specific relief above. General filing: File with your county tax commissioner or tax assessor by April 1.

Population and housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year (state FIPS 13). Exemption figures checked against the official page on 2026-11-04.

What you get

Qualifying disabled veterans get an exemption of the greater of $32,500 or the federal amount, $121,812 for 2025, from all state, county, city and school taxes.

Who qualifies

Disabled veterans who are Georgia residents. Unremarried surviving spouses or minor children may keep it.

How to apply

Apply with your county tax commissioner or tax assessor.

Source: Georgia Department of Revenue. Figures checked against the official page on 2026-11-04.

See also: Georgia overview · Veterans exemptions in other states · Savings calculator · Seniors · Georgia deadline

What property tax exemptions are there for veterans in Georgia?

Qualifying disabled veterans get an exemption of the greater of $32,500 or the federal amount, $121,812 for 2025, from all state, county, city and school taxes.

How do veterans apply in Georgia?

Apply with your county tax commissioner or tax assessor.