Georgia disabled veteran property tax exemption (2026)
Exempts $126,526 (2026) of assessed value, about $316,000 of market value at Georgia's 40% assessment ratio. Requires 100% or IU.
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Free. Applies your rating, VA pay and this exemption to any home.
Property tax break by VA rating
| VA rating | Property tax break | Saves / yr* |
|---|---|---|
| 10–90% | No statewide exemption | — |
| 100% or IU | $316,315 of value exempt | $2,625 |
*Example: a $400,000 home at Georgia's average property tax rate of 0.83%, about $3,320 a year before any exemption. Your bill depends on your county and home. IU means paid at the 100% rate for individual unemployability. P&T means permanent and total. Exemptions aren't automatic: you apply with your county assessor after you buy.
Military retirement pay
Military retirement partly taxed. Up to $65,000 excluded at any age starting tax year 2026.
VA disability pay is tax-free in every state.
Home loan and down payment help
- For veterans: Georgia Dream PEN (extra down payment help for military) ↗
- Georgia Dream (Dept. of Community Affairs) ↗ (state housing agency: first-time buyer and down payment programs)
Programs change often. Check income limits, first-time buyer rules and whether they can be combined with a VA loan.
Get help in Georgia
- Georgia Department of Veterans Service ↗: free help with state veteran benefits.
- Your county assessor's office handles the property tax exemption application.