Because you purchased a new home last year, I wanted to remind you to file for your homestead exemption on your new home. As a reminder, 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, however, and you have to properly file for the exemption to save on your taxes. You can find instructions on how to file for the exemption for Glynn, Camden, and McIntosh Counties here:
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Glynn County
Camden County
McIntosh County
You will need to file the homestead exemption application and submit all of the required
information and documentation by April 1, 2024 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. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or if I can help in any way. Thank you so much for letting me help you with your home purchase this past year, and I wish you the best of luck this new year! I look forward to speaking with you soon. Disclaimer- If you have a brokerage relationship with another agency, this material is not intended as a solicitation. Information is reliable but not guaranteed and should not be considered legal or financial advice. Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated.
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