If you purchased and closed on a home in Athens-Clarke County Ga last year, 2009, you may be eligible for a Homestead Exemption. While the state funding for relief under the Homeowner Tax Relief Grant (HTRG) was unfunded last year, and not yet refunded, there is still a portion of the Homestead Exemption left in place that saves Athens-Clarke County Ga property taxpayers an average of $330 on annual property taxes.
While the majority of the state has a deadline of Apr. 1 for filing for the exemption, Athens-Clarke County has a filing deadline of Mar. 1. To make sure you get your credit, file at the Athens-Clarke County courthouse on East Washington St, room 250. Business hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.
To qualify, a home has to have been your legal residence as of Jan. 1, this year. If you bought previous to 2009, you can still file for this years credit. If you miss the filing deadline, you can still file but you will not receive any relief until next years, 2011, property tax season.
If you are interested in more information about this, or, are considering buying or selling real estate in the Athens, Ga area, including the surrounding communities and counties, please call me at 706-207-5290. For a copy of my 99 Tips for Getting Your Home Ready to Sell, please click here to email me with the request. To search for homes in Athens, Ga. area, as well as NE. Georgia, please visit my website, The Athens Real Estate Page.
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