Some say that paying taxes is unavoidable. Some also say that not everyone has to pay every single tax that is written in place for all municipalities.
The Assessors' Office for Hall County is reminding its tax payers that some can file for Homestead Exemption under certain categories, but that there is a deadline each year to apply for them.
The deadline for Hall County taxpayers to file for 2025 Homestead Exemptions, including the Total School Tax Exemption and 100% Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption, is April 1. This window also applies to returning Business Personal Property, Marine/Personal Watercraft and Aircraft forms, and filing for or renewing Agriculture Covenants and Taxpayer Returns of Real Property.
A press release by Hall County's Director and Chief Appraiser for the Assessors' Board, Steve Watson, says that citizens can file these forms 24/7 online, submit them by mail, or in person in the Tax Assessors’ Office at the Hall County Government Center located at 2875 Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville.
Any Hall County citizen already receiving a homestead exemption does not need to re-apply; however, to receive a new exemption for the 2025 tax year, it must be filed by the April 1 deadline.
Some of the services available online include:
- Apply for all homestead exemptions, including senior and total school tax exemptions
- Electronically file your Real, Business Personal Property, Freeport, Marine and Aircraft forms
- Change your mailing address and update your contact information
To file a boat, personal watercraft, aircraft, business or manufacturer reporting form:
- Search online for qPublic Hall County Ga.
- Select the “Personal Property” tab at the top of the page
- Search for your account
- Select your account
- Select the action you want to complete, follow the directions and file.
There are also some specialized assessments that can be applied for in Hall County. They include:
Applications for Conservation Use. These applications must be made in person in the Tax Assessors’ Office at the Hall County Government Center, located at 2875 Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times but are not necessary.
As a reminder, although forms are accessible 24/7, year-round on the Tax Assessors’ website, the state reporting deadlines still apply. Forms are accepted from Jan. 1 through April 1, and anything submitted after the deadline will not be applicable until the following year.
For a full list of online services, instructions, deadlines and more information, please visit the Hall County Tax Assessors’ Office online at hallcounty.org, call 770-531-6720 or visit the Hall County Government Center.
