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Veteran Property Tax Exemption — Georgia

Georgia's disabled-veteran homestead exemption is percentage-driven and indexed for inflation: the maximum exemption amount for the current tax year is $126,526. The catch — it applies to assessed value, and Georgia assesses at 40% of market value.

Who qualifies
Honorably discharged Georgia veterans rated 100% disabled by VA standards (including those paid at the 100% rate for unemployability); unremarried surviving spouses qualify too
Benefit
Exemption of the greater of a fixed base or the maximum amount for the current tax year — the Georgia Department of Veterans Service cites $126,526 for the current tax year, applied against the home's assessed value (which is 40% of market value in Georgia)
How to apply
Apply with your county tax assessor or commissioner with VA certification (Form O.C.G.A. 48-5-48.1 paperwork); annual application is generally required
Watch out
Because it applies to assessed value (40% of market), a $126,526 exemption shields roughly $316,000 of market value — but confirm both the current-year maximum and your county's assessment ratio with your assessor

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