Tax relief and valuation review
A homestead exemption, senior-relief program, or valuation protest can change the amount a homeowner owes—but only if the filing reaches the right local office in the correct window. Use the verified county guidance below as your working checklist, then confirm the current form and deadline with Fulton County Board of Assessors.
Relief programs
The filing guidance for this county is: April 1, 2026; Fulton County's official 2026 information states the standard deadline, with a second opportunity during the 45-day appeal period. Use the official form or application channel, provide the residence and ownership documentation requested, and keep a copy of the submission.
Open homestead applicationFor 2026, Fulton County's official notice describes new senior school-tax exemptions: eligible Fulton County School District homeowners age 65+ receive a 25% assessed-value exemption and age 70+ receive 50%, with a five-of-six-year homestead requirement; eligible Atlanta Public Schools homeowners age 65+ may receive up to $50,000 of assessed-value relief. There is no income requirement for these new exemptions.
the reviewed official sources did not publish a county-specific homestead valuation-growth cap or base-year freeze percentage for this county.
Appealing an assessment
Use the valuation notice and the county’s published protest guidance to determine the last day to file. Do not assume the payment deadline controls the appeal.
Gather comparable sales, photographs, repair records, appraisal evidence, property characteristics, and any documentation that explains why the assessed value is incorrect.
Submit through the official channel, save the confirmation, and attend the board or review hearing if one is scheduled. An appraiser or attorney can help evaluate evidence when the value or stakes are substantial.
The verified protest guidance for this county is: July 31, 2026 for most properties; Fulton County's official 2026 assessment notice says the statutory 45-day appeal deadline is Friday, July 31 unless another date appears on the notice. If the language is not a specific calendar date, contact the office promptly for the current notice and board-review schedule.