ATLANTA — Georgia homeowners with a qualifying homestead exemption will see property tax relief on their 2026 tax bills.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday that the Georgia Department of Revenue is starting to send funds to local governments this week.
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The payments are part of the 2026 Homeowner Tax Relief Grant program approved in the budget earlier this year. The one-time program will refund a combined $950 million.
Eligible homeowners can see an $18,000 reduction in their assessed values for the 2026 tax year. The relief goes straight onto property tax bills and lowers the amount homeowners owe, according to the state.
Some homeowners may already see the savings on bills that have gone out. How much your property tax bills goes down by will vary.
“Along with our partners in the General Assembly, we are delivering on our promise to make life more affordable for hardworking Georgians by providing needed relief for homeowners from property taxes,” Kemp said.
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State Revenue Commissioner David Burge said the department has worked with local governments across the state to run the program.
“And it’s exciting to see those efforts translate into real savings for Georgia families,” Burge said.
To be eligible, you must have for homestead exemption before April 1, 2026. Any application filed after April 1 are not eligible for the 2026 tax year.
Homeowners with 2026 homestead exemptions don’t need to file a separate grant application. The relief will show up as a reduction on a property tax bill.
You will not receive a separate check or direct deposit.
Homeowners who have questions about eligibility or the relief on their tax bill should contact their local tax commissioner’s office.
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