Gwinnett County offers special homestead exemptions to eligible disabled persons and senior citizens. To qualify, the claimant must own and occupy the property as their primary residence as of January 1 of the year for which application is made.
The deadline to apply for homestead exemptions is April 1.
If the exemption is based on income and if you are required to file federal and state income tax returns, copies of your prior year tax forms must accompany your application for the special exemptions. If you are not required to file income tax returns, income information from social security administration, financial institutions, and your pension plan will be required. Your application cannot be processed without this information.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 50-36-1, all applicants for homestead exemption must indicate on the application whether they are U.S. citizens or are qualified aliens or nonimmigrants under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act. Those applicants who indicate they are qualified aliens or nonimmigrants will be required to submit with their application their valid documentation from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service for purposes of verification.
I own and occupy my home in Gwinnett County as my primary residence.
You may qualify for the S1 exemption. Your cars must be registered in Gwinnett County and claim homestead on no other property. Click here for more information on this exemption.
I am 62 to 64 Years Old
You may qualify for the S3 or the S6 exemption. These exemptions are based on age and income. Click here for more information on this exemption. .
I am 65 Years Old or Older
You may qualify for the L3A, L5A, S4 or the SC exemption. These exemptions are all based on age and income. Click here for more information on this exemption.
I am Disabled
You may qualify for the S5, L1, L5A or the SD exemption. All disability exemptions require documentation proving 100% disability. Different documentation is required for each exemption, so please read the qualifications carefully. Click here for more information on this exemption.
I am a Widow of an Active Duty Military Officer Killed as a Result of War or Armed Conflict
You may qualify for the SS or the SE exemption. Click here for more information on this exemption.
I am a Widow of a Peace Officer or Firefighter Killed in the Line of Duty
You may qualify for the SG exemption. Click here for more information on this exemption.
Updated 1/19/2011
Gwinnett County offers special homestead exemptions to eligible disabled persons and senior citizens. To qualify, the claimant must own and occupy the property as their primary residence as of January 1 of the year for which application is made.
The deadline to apply for homestead exemptions is April 1.
If the exemption is based on income and if you are required to file federal and state income tax returns, copies of your prior year tax forms must accompany your application for the special exemptions. If you are not required to file income tax returns, income information from social security administration, financial institutions, and your pension plan will be required. Your application cannot be processed without this information.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 50-36-1, all applicants for homestead exemption must indicate on the application whether they are U.S. citizens or are qualified aliens or nonimmigrants under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act. Those applicants who indicate they are qualified aliens or nonimmigrants will be required to submit with their application their valid documentation from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service for purposes of verification.
I own and occupy my home in Gwinnett County as my primary residence.
You may qualify for the S1 exemption. Your cars must be registered in Gwinnett County and claim homestead on no other property. Click here for more information on this exemption.
I am 62 to 64 Years Old
You may qualify for the S3 or the S6 exemption. These exemptions are based on age and income. Click here for more information on this exemption. .
I am 65 Years Old or Older
You may qualify for the L3A, L5A, S4 or the SC exemption. These exemptions are all based on age and income. Click here for more information on this exemption.
I am Disabled
You may qualify for the S5, L1, L5A or the SD exemption. All disability exemptions require documentation proving 100% disability. Different documentation is required for each exemption, so please read the qualifications carefully. Click here for more information on this exemption.
I am a Widow of an Active Duty Military Officer Killed as a Result of War or Armed Conflict
You may qualify for the SS or the SE exemption. Click here for more information on this exemption.
I am a Widow of a Peace Officer or Firefighter Killed in the Line of Duty
You may qualify for the SG exemption. Click here for more information on this exemption.
Updated 1/19/2011