Affidavit For Homestead Exemption Form
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2Carla Jackson
P O BOX 100127
MARIETTA, GA 30061-7027
Tax Commissioner
(770) 528-8600 Fax (770) 528-8679
E-mail:
Web:
Dear Homeowner:
In order to apply for or receive 2016 Basic Homestead Exemption on property titled in the name of a
Trust, a Sworn Affidavit (available on this web site) with the Basic Homestead Exemption application
must be submitted.
Applications can be accepted by mail, making this process easy and
convenient for homeowners.
The name of the trust must appear on the deed to the property. The applicant must be an individual, who
is the beneficiary of the Trust and must occupy and claim the property as their legal residence on January 1
to be eligible for any Homestead Exemption for that tax year. Applicant must apply for each exemption
separately. If there are current exemptions, they must be reapplied for under the Trust name.
In Cobb County, the Tax Commissioner’s office processes all Homestead Exemption applications.
All
exemptions apply only to homestead property. Under Georgia law, exemption applications must receive final
approval by the Board of Assessors. If denied, the applicant shall have the right of appeal to the county
Board of Equalization as provided in O.C.G.A. 48-5-311.
Homeowners who are disabled veterans or the un-remarried surviving spouse, the un-remarried
surviving spouse of a firefighter or peace officer killed in the line of duty, age 62 or older or 100%
disabled may qualify for additional exemptions.
Legal evidence of residency and U. S. citizenship such as a copy of a Georgia Driver’s License or
Georgia ID Card, etc. must be provided. A non-citizen must provide legal authorization from
the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, such as Alien or I94 number.
A current registration or receipt of motor vehicle taxes paid in Cobb County must be provided
for all personal vehicles owned at the time of application. The applicant may claim exemptions on
only one property. A husband and wife constitute one “applicant” and may claim only one exemption.
Exemptions are automatically renewed and the applicant need not reapply if the home has been refinanced.
The applicant must reapply for any exemptions if there is a deed change, a name change or change of
ownership occurs due to marriage, death or divorce; a copy of a recorded deed, marriage certificate or
divorce decree must be provided. The Tax Commissioner’s office must be notified in the event the applicant
no longer qualifies. City of Marietta, Austell, Acworth, Smyrna, Kennesaw and Powder Springs residents
must also apply for any city exemptions with the city tax office.
Exemption applications are accepted year round, however the original application (faxed or emailed
copy not accepted) must be received or U. S. postmarked (a metered postmark is not accepted
as proof of timely mailing) by April 1, 2016 to affect the 2016 taxes. Applications not received by
the deadline will be processed for the following tax year. Please provide a daytime phone number and email
Remember to make a copy of the
address so that the applicant may be contacted if necessary.
affidavit and retain for the applicant’s records
.
Tax bills are mailed by August 15 and payment must be received or U S postmarked (a metered postmark is
not accepted as proof of timely mailing) by October 15 to avoid late fees. Detailed information and forms
are available on our website. If there are additional questions, please write or contact us at 770-528-8600.
Sincerely,
Carla Jackson
R5/15
Tax Commissioner
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