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 Clarke County Commissioner of the Revenue.
Relief programs
The filing guidance for this county is: April 1, 2026 for the 2026 elderly/disabled relief application and supporting documents. Use the official form or application channel, provide the residence and ownership documentation requested, and keep a copy of the submission.
Open homestead applicationClarke County relief is for an owner age 65 in the prior year and/or a permanently/totally disabled owner of a primary residence, with household income below $55,000 and net worth below $250,000 excluding the residence and one acre. The official 2026 checklist requires completed documents by April 1.
No general annual valuation cap verified; assessments are at 100% current market value, reassessment is every four years, and the current reassessment took effect in 2025. Land-use and tax relief are separate programs.
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The verified protest guidance for this county is: official pages describe assessor discussion and BOE review but do not publish a specific 2026 appeal deadline. If the language is not a specific calendar date, contact the office promptly for the current notice and board-review schedule.