Athens, GA · Clarke County
Exempt Property Application
Property owners use this application to ask the Athens-Clarke County Board of Assessors to exempt property from ad valorem taxes.
What this form is
This application asks the Athens-Clarke County Board of Assessors to consider whether property qualifies for an exemption from ad valorem taxes. Exemptions are not automatic; the form says to apply by April 1 of the year for which the exemption is sought. Applicants identify the property and exemption type, describe how it is used and funded, answer questions about access and income, and certify the information.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking an exemption listed on the form should complete it and provide details about the property, its use, and its finances.
How to submit it
Return the application to the Board of Assessors, Room 280, Clarke County Courthouse, Athens, Georgia 30601, by April 1 of the year for which the exemption is sought.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information as true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Exempt Property Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Identify the property and exemption type, then answer the questions about its use, funding, income, and access.
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Gather Additional Pages
Attach additional pages if needed to explain property use, income, leases, or why you believe the property qualifies.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then return it to the Board of Assessors at the courthouse address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Exempt Property Application for?
- It asks the Athens-Clarke County Board of Assessors to consider an exemption from ad valorem taxes for property described in the application.
- Who should complete this application?
- Property owners seeking an exemption listed on the form should provide property details, describe its use and funding, and answer the application’s questions.
- How do I submit the Exempt Property Application?
- Return it to the Board of Assessors, Room 280, Clarke County Courthouse, Athens, Georgia 30601. The form says to apply by April 1 of the year for which the exemption is sought.
- Do I need a notary for the Exempt Property Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information as true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief.
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