Gwinnett County, GA: homestead & property-tax exemptions
How to claim property-tax exemptions in Gwinnett County (Lawrenceville area): who qualifies, the deadline, where to file, documents, re-filing and appeals.
Exemptions available
- S1R Regular Homestead: no age or income limit. $10,000 off assessed value for county, $8,000 off school, and $7,000 off recreation. [1]
- L5A Senior School Exemption: age 65 as of January 1. Net income from all sources can't exceed $124,648 for 2026 (the Social Security maximum of $99,648 plus $25,000). Also available if 100% disabled, regardless of age. [1]
- S3 Regular School Exemption: age 62 as of January 1, with claimant and spouse income no more than $10,000 after deductions. [1]
- S5 Disabled Veteran Exemption: no age or income limit. Requires a VA letter stating a 100% service-connected disability. Extends to an unremarried spouse or minor children. [1]
Statewide exemption details: Georgia guide.
Who qualifies
- You must own and occupy the property as your primary residence as of January 1. Vehicles of the applicant and spouse must be registered to the Gwinnett address, and your driver's license must show the correct address. [2]
Deadline
- Applications are accepted year-round. To apply to the current year, apply by the appeal deadline on your Notice of Assessment (mailed in the spring by the Assessor's Office). [2]
Where and how to file
- Online, in person, or by mail. Contact [email protected] or 770-822-8800 for help. [1]
Documents needed
- After receiving your application, the office decides whether you qualify and tells you if other documents are required. [2]
- Disabled veteran: a VA letter stating a 100% service-connected disability. [1]
Do you need to re-file?
- Once approved, the exemption renews automatically unless circumstances change. You don't need to reapply unless you're now 62+ and applying for a senior exemption, become medically disabled or have a new veteran status, or have major deed changes. [2]
Appeal deadline
- Georgia rule: written appeal to the Board of Tax Assessors within 45 days of the assessment notice (Form PT-311A). [3]
Not verified yet
- Senior exemption income-document requirements (Gwinnett has a separate Senior Exemption FAQ we didn't read).
Population: 1,003,869 (July 1, 2024 estimate) [4]
Other Georgia counties
Sources
- Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner: Available Homestead Exemptions Last checked 2026-10-21
- Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner: About Homestead Exemptions Last checked 2026-10-21
- Georgia Dept. of Revenue: PT-311A Appeal of Assessment Form Last checked 2026-10-21
- U.S. Census Bureau, county population estimates 2020-2024 (co-est2024-alldata.csv) Last checked 2026-10-21