Hall County taxpayers must file for the 2025 Homestead Exemptions, including the Total School Tax Exemption and the 100% Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption, by April 1, 2025. This deadline also applies to filing Business Personal Property, Marine/Personal Watercraft, and Aircraft forms, as well as renewing or applying for Agriculture Covenants and Taxpayer Returns of Real Property.
Taxpayers have multiple filing options: online 24/7, by mail, or in person at the Tax Assessors’ Office at the Hall County Government Center, located at 2875 Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville.
Key Details
If you are an existing exemption holder, you do not need to reapply. However, to qualify for any new exemption for the 2025 tax year, the application must be submitted by the April 1 deadline.
Online Services:
Homestead Exemptions: Apply for all types, including senior exemptions and the total school tax exemption.
Tax Forms: File your Real Property, Business Personal Property, Freeport, Marine, and Aircraft forms electronically.
Account Updates: Change your mailing address or update contact information.
To file for boat, personal watercraft, aircraft, business, or manufacturing reporting forms:
Go to the Hall County website
- Click the “Personal Property” tab.
- Search for and select your account.
- Follow the instructions to complete your filing.
- Late Filing Penalty: Personal Property Reporting forms submitted after April 1 will incur a 10% late filing penalty by law.
Specialized Assessments
Applications for Conservation Use must be submitted in person at the Tax Assessors’ Office.
While appointments are not required, they are recommended to minimize wait times.
Forms are available year-round on the Tax Assessors’ website, but the state reporting deadline remains April 1. Any forms submitted after this date will not be processed until the following year.
For a full list of online services, instructions, deadlines, and additional information, visit the Hall County Tax Assessors’ website, call 770-531-6720, or visit the Hall County Government Center.
