Homestead Exemption Deadline is April 1st !

If you purchased a new home last year, make sure to file for your homestead exemption before it's too late! A homestead exemption is a legal provision that helps reduce the amount of property taxes you pay on your new home and saves you money. Under Georgia law, you are entitled to a homestead exemption for the property that you own and occupy as your primary residence as of January 1. The exemption is not automatic, and you have to properly file for the exemption to save on your taxes. You will need to file the homestead exemption application and submit all of the required information and documentation by April 1, 2023 in order to be granted the homestead exemption for this year. Once you have properly filed for the homestead exemption and it has been granted, the exemption will remain on your property until there is a change in ownership (i.e., you do NOT need to refile for the exemption every year). You may need the following information and documentation to complete the application:

• Georgia Driver’s License or valid GA identification;
• Social Security Number (Owner and Spouse)
• Registration for all vehicles owned in the county where exemption applied for
• Settlement Statement from closing
• Recorded deed for your new home showing the recorded deed book and page number
• Trust document and affidavit if the property is titled in the name of a trust
• Proof of income, previous year’s tax returns, and copy of Social Security Award Letter
• (for Senior and other Special Exemptions)

Please remember to contact the Tax Commissioner’s Office/Tax Assessor’s Office after you have filed the homestead application to confirm receipt and that the taxing authority considers the exemption properly filed and granted. 2023 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION – COUNTY LINKS Please note that if the property is located within city limits, the homeowner may need to file with the city as well. Gwinnett County ?770-822-8800 Fulton County 404-612-6440 DeKalb County 404-298-4000 Cobb County ?770-528-8600 Clayton County 770-477-3311 Cherokee County 678-493-6120 Henry County 770-288-8180 Forsyth County 770-781-2106 Douglas County 770-920-7272 Fayette County 770-461-3652 Paulding County 770-443-7606 Let me know if you have any questions and I hope that helps!

UPCOMING

EVENTS

The 45th annual?Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival?takes place at Yaarab Shrine Center Feb. 3-5. There’s lots of fun for jugglers, fans and those who want to learn.

Truth on The Rocks, where we combine dancing, cocktails and conversation to connect events of history to today. After all, who said history wasn’t fun?

The HBCU Culture Battle of the Bands MLK Weekend Edition highlights six top marching bands from historically black colleges, attracting nationwide enthusiasts for a vibrant celebration of musical excellence.

How can I help?

Thinking of buying or selling this year?? I'm more than happy to sit down with you, answer?any questions, and help you plan for the?future.? Let me?know if there is anything I?can do for you!

Call or text me at 678-495-8250

Alice Lee?

Keller Williams, First Atlanta