The new year brings with it a number of important dates for some Hall County property owners.
According to county officials, January 1-April 1 is the time to file for Homestead Exemption, a Personal Property Reporting Form, sign up for an Agriculture Covenant or file a Taxpayer Return of Real Property with the Hall County Board of Assessors Office.
Reasons to file a Real Property Tax Return, a Personal Property Reporting Form, apply for a Homestead Exemption or the Conservation Use covenants are as follows:
- If you haven’t already done so. There are several different types of homestead exemptions ranging from Regular Homestead Exemption, Senior Citizens, Total School Tax, and Disabled Persons and Disabled Veterans Exemption. Only the Regular Homestead Exemption can be applied for online. To do so, go to hallcounty.org then to the Tax Assessors page and look for the “Online Regular Homestead Application” link. All other Homestead Exemptions must be applied for in person at the Hall County Tax Assessors Office, located in the Hall County Government Center.
- If you are the owner of a boat, personal watercraft (such as a Jet Ski or Wave Runner), aircraft or a business, you are required to file the Personal Property Reporting Form on or before April 1. It is important to file to ensure that your information is correct and you get a fair assessment.
- If your property qualifies, you can apply for the Conservation Use Covenant. Property that is being used in a bona fide agriculture process qualifies for this agriculture covenant assessment reduction. Certain rules and qualification requirements apply.
- While not necessary, you might want to file a Taxpayer Return of Real Property if you would like your real property valuation reviewed.
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors Office is located on the first floor of the Hall County Government Center, located at 2875 Browns Bridge Road.
If you are unsure what you should do or which exemption you should apply for, you can contact the Hall County Tax Assessors Office at 770-531-6720 for more information.
