Now through April 1 is the time for Hall County property owners to file for Homestead Exemption, a Personal Property Reporting Form, sign up for an Agriculture Covenant or file a Taxpayer Return of Real Property.
The filings should be made with the county Tax 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, according to county officials:
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.
It is important to remember that Homestead Exemptions, and this includes School tax Exemptions, do not transfer when you relocate to a different primary residence. If you change your primary residence you must reapply for any exemptions you were receiving at the former residence. Also if the ownership of your property changed in 2018 this could affect your qualification for any homestead exemption and/or disqualify you if you are under an agriculture covenant like Conservation Use.
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 restrictions may apply.
While not necessary, you might want to file a Taxpayer Return of Real Property if you would like your real property valuation reviewed for 2019.
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.
