COBB COUNTY GA
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Listing information last updated on September 21, 2023 at 4:15 AM EST.
Cobb County Tax Exemptions and Senior Tax Exemptions
Types of Homestead Exemptions
Cobb County Basic Homestead
This is a $10,000 exemption in the county general and school general tax categories. The 2020 Basic Homestead Exemption is worth $273.60. In addition, you are automatically eligible for a $10,000 exemption in the school general tax category. When applying you must provide proof of Georgia residency.
Cobb County School Tax (Age 62)
This is an exemption from all taxes in the school general and school bond tax categories. In order to qualify, you must be 62 years of age on or before January 1 of the current tax year. When applying you must provide proof of age.
Cobb County $22,000 Disability
This is a $22,000 exemption in all tax categories except the state. In order to qualify, you must be disabled on or before January 1 and your annual net income cannot exceed $12,000 for the immediately preceding year. This includes income of your spouse but does not include income received as a result of the disability; e.g. disability retirement. When applying you must provide proof of income and a doctor’s certificate stating that you are disabled and that you are unable to be gainfully employed and likely to remain permanent.
State Senior Age 65 $4,000 ($10,000 Income Limit)
This is a $4,000 exemption in the state, county bond, and fire district tax categories. In order to qualify, you must be 65 years of age on or before January 1 and your annual net income cannot exceed $10,000 for the immediately preceding tax year. This includes income of your spouse but does not include Social Security or retirement income. When applying , you will need to complete an Age 65 $4,000 Exemption Income affidavit.
State Veteran's Disability
This is a set exemption in all tax categories. In order to qualify, you must have 100% service-connected disability, be compensated at 100% due to unemployability, or be a disabled veteran as defined by O.C.G.A. § 48-5-48. When applying you must provide a letter from the Veteran’s Administration indicating the effective date of the Veteran’s 100% service-connected disability.
State Surviving Spouse
This is an exemption in all tax categories. In order to qualify, you must be the un-remarried surviving spouse or minor child(ren) of a member of the U.S. armed forces killed in any war or conflict or died as a result of service-connected injury or illness (as defined in O.C.G.A. § 48-5-52.1) and are receiving spousal benefits from the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs. When applying you must provide a letter from the Secretary of Defense evidencing the un-remarried surviving spouse or minor child(ren) is receiving spousal benefits as a result of the death of their spouse.
State Surviving Spouse of a Peace Officer or Firefighter Killed in the Line of Duty
This is an exemption for the full value of the homestead. In order to qualify, you must be the un-remarried surviving spouse of a peace officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty. When applying you must provide a copy of the death certificate and documentation from the municipality evidencing the Firefighter or Peace Officer was killed in the line of duty.
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