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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption

CategoriesBuy-Purchase-Sell / Financial Education

Rebecca Squyres

November 18, 2021

Applying for Homestead Exemption

Please remember to apply for your homestead exemption if you have not done so already!

The homestead exemption is a wonderful benefit for homeowners.  Consult with an accountant or tax professional for specific tax relief information.

  • In Louisiana, qualifying homeowners may apply for homestead exemption up to $75,000. Additional exemptions may be available for veterans.
  • In Mississippi, qualifying homeowners may apply for exemption for the first $7,500 of the assessed value of their home. Additional exemptions may be available for seniors, the disabled, the vision impaired, and veterans.
  • In Alabama, qualifying homeowners under the age of 65 may apply to receive up to $4,000. Homeowners age 65 and older have no exemption limits.
  • In Georgia, qualifying homeowners  may receive  $2,000 deducted from 40% of the assessed value of their primary residence. Homeowners age 65 and over can claim up to $4,000, and disabled veterans may receive a $60,000 exemption.

Read how other states handle homestead exemption: https://smartasset.com/taxes/what-is-a-homestead-tax-exemption 

Contact your local tax assessor’s office to determine if you qualify and to submit your application! 

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