Fulton County homeowners age 65 and older may qualify for significant reductions in their property taxes through special homestead exemptions for seniors.

A “homestead exemption” is a property tax reduction for the home that you own and live in.

Fulton County and cities within Fulton County have numerous homestead exemptions for seniors.

And now, starting with the 2026 tax year, there are new senior homestead exemptions for Atlanta Public Schools or the Fulton County School District portion of property taxes.

To receive a senior homestead exemption, homeowners must apply – even if they already have other exemptions in place. That means that homeowners who already have other senior homestead exemptions must apply to receive the new school senior homestead exemptions.

The deadline to apply for a homestead exemption is April 1, 2026. Applications can be submitted online or in-person.

Learn more about these exemptions and how you can apply.