Newsletter - February 2021
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Hello February!
With each new month we start, we are given the opportunity to start new and fresh.
There are so many reasons to love this month besides the obvious. It's a short month & one of the last winter months! Spring is finally on its way!
This month's newsletter you will find packed full of some amazing listings we have hitting the market soon, your Atlanta area news, & important reminders for your homestead exemption.
Don't forget that we are always here for all your + your referrals real estate needs! Whether you are buying, selling, investing, or just wanting to know what your house is worth in this market. We would be honored to help you find HOME.
What is a Homestead Exemption?
A homestead exemption is a legal provision that helps reduce the amount of property taxes you pay on your 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.
What do you need to know?
You will need to file the homestead exemption application and submit all required information and documentation by April 1 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). In order to complete the application, you may need the following information and documentation:
Georgia Driver’s License or valid GA identification;
Social Security Number (Owner and Spouse)
Registration for all vehicles owned
Recorded deed for the new owner
Trust document and affidavit if the property is in a trust
Proof of income, previous year’s tax returns, and copy of Social Security Award Letter (for Senior and other Special Exemptions)
You can find instructions on how to file for the exemption for your county below:
Cherokee County | Clayton County | Cobb County | Coweta County | DeKalb County | Douglas County | Fayette County | Forsyth County | Fulton County | Gwinnett County | Henry County | Paulding County
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