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Important Filing Dates

File Homestead Exemption Applications - If you own your home and it is your principle residence, you can qualify for a homestead exemption the year the property becomes your primary residence up to and including March 1 of the following year*. If you are above a certain age and have the qualifying income, you may be eligible for additional amounts of exemption. If you are a 100% disabled veteran, you may be eligible for additional amounts of exemption.

*Note: This is a change from the previous filing dates of January 1 - April 1.

January 1 - April 1

File Real Property Returns - If any changes hav taken place with your real estate, you should file a property return noting the changes in your property and your opinion of the fair market value of the property.

File Business Personal Property Reports - If you own any type of business, you should file a personal property report stating the orginial cost of your business assets, including inventory and supplies.

File Freeport Exemption Applications - If you are a manufacturer and you meet certain criteria, you may be eligible for Freeport Exemption on certain portions of the inventory you have on January 1 each year. Freeport Applications are filed annually.

File Agricultural, Aircraft and Marine Personal Property Reports - If you have any livestock or farm equipment, you should file a personal property report giving descriptions of those items.

File Applications for Exemption - If you have property that meets certain guidelines and laws, you may be eligible for exemption from ad valorem taxation (such as school, church or agricultural use).

November 15

Last day for paying taxes without penalty.

Please note: According to Georgia law; reports and exempt applications must be in the Assessor's Office on the date indicated. If the item is mailed, it must have a U.S. Postage Meter Stamp and not a metered stamp such as Pitney Bowes. It is your responsibility to make sure the Post Office stamps your envelope showing the date mailed.

Where To File

Real Property Tax Returns and Homestead Applications must be filed in the Assessor's Office. This is office is located on the first floor of the Historic Courthouse at 4 Government Plaza, Suite 10. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Personal Property Tax Returns, Business Returns and Freeport Exemption Applications must be filed in the Assessor's Office. This office is located on the 2nd floor of the Historic Courthouse at 4 Government Plaza, Suite 25. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Rome-Floyd County and Rome City Property Taxes are paid in the Tax Commissioner's Office. This is office is located on the first floor of the Historic Courthouse at 4 Government Plaza. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.