By viewing the web pages at the Local Government Services Division's website, taxpayers should obtain a general understanding of the property tax laws of Georgia that apply statewide. This page contains local information about a specific county. While every attempt has been made to include everything a taxpayer needs to know, mistakes are possible and taxpayers should contact their local tax officials for verification and clarification of the information found on this page.
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Tax Commissioner
Melinda Wall Williams
30 N Broad Street
Winder GA 30680
(770)307-3106
Fax: (770)867-8985
Email: mwilliams@barrowga.org
Website: http://www.barrowga.org/departments/tax-commissioner.aspx
Pay Tax Online: https://www.barrowgatax.org
Chairman of the Board of Tax Assessors
William Hockaday
30 N Broad Street
Winder GA 30680
(770)307-3108
Fax: (770)307-3405
Property Records: http://www.qpublic.net/ga/barrow/
Chief Appraiser
Don Elrod
30 N Broad Street
Winder GA 30680
(770)307-3108
Fax: (770)307-3405
Email: delrod@barrowga.org
Property Records: http://www.qpublic.net/ga/barrow/
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners
Pat Graham
30 N Broad Street
Winder GA 30680
(706)307-3757
Website: http://www.barrowga.org/government/boc.aspx
The following local homestead exemptions are offered in this county:
Exemption Type |
County |
County |
School |
School |
State |
Age |
Other |
Net |
Ga. Law |
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Regular |
10,000 |
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Elderly 65 |
Additional 10,000 |
<25,000 |
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Elderly 62 |
Additional 20,000 |
<20,000 |
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Elderly 62 |
Additional 60,000 |
(3) |
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Elderly |
10,000 |
10,000 |
62 |
(1) |
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Elderly |
16,000 |
16,000 |
65 |
(1) |
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Elderly - Double Exemption |
16,000 |
16,000 |
<25,000 |
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Elderly - School Tax |
20,000 |
(1) |
<20,000 |
1998, 3549 |
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Veterans |
*60,000 plus |
*60,000 plus |
*60,000 plus |
*60,000 plus |
*60,000 plus |
(2) |
*60,000 Plus an Additional Sum - The additional sum is determined according to an index rate set by United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
(1) This exemption is in lieu of any other exemptions applicable to Barrow County School District taxes for educational purposes.
(2) 100% service connected disability. Must have letter from VA.
(3) Income limitations for 2016 - $29,425.
Homestead Valuation Freeze Exemption This county has enacted a homestead valuation freeze exemption. This exemption will freeze the valuation of property at the base year valuation for as long as the homeowner owns and resides on the property. (HB1485, 2002)
Barrow County is on the 12-month staggered registration system. Vehicle tags are sold at 30 North Broad Street, Historic Courthouse, Ground Floor. Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30.
Information on this page was current as of 07/25/2017.