Gov. Brian Kemp announced that the Georgia Department of Revenue is distributing Homeowner Tax Relief Grant funds to local governments. Eligible homeowners get an $18,000 reduction in homestead assessed value, shown on their property tax bills without a separate application.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Monday that state revenue officials are releasing relief grant funding to local governments across Georgia to lower homeowners' property tax bills. The Georgia Department of Revenue will begin distributing funds to local governments this week as part of the 2026 Homeowner Tax Relief Grant program. The department is processing applications and sending funds directly to local governments as documentation arrives and clears verification.
Qualifying homeowners will receive an $18,000 reduction in the assessed value of their homesteads, lowering their property tax bills. The one-time program applies to the 2026 tax year. The relief is applied directly to homeowners' property tax bills, reducing the amount they owe.
Homeowners with a qualifying homestead exemption do not need to submit a separate application. Eligible residents with an approved homestead exemption are covered because the grant applies directly to property tax bills. The savings will appear as a reduction on the bill, not as a separate check or direct deposit. The relief shows up as a lower total on annual county and city tax statements. Some homeowners may already see savings on issued bills, while others will see it as local governments continue issuing them.
The program was approved by Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly in the amended fiscal 2026 budget. Kemp said he and partners in the General Assembly are delivering on a promise to make life more affordable by providing property tax relief for homeowners.
State Revenue Commissioner David Burge said the department has worked closely with local governments across the state to administer the program. He added that the department is pleased to begin delivering relief to Georgia homeowners. Homeowners with questions about eligibility or the relief on their tax bill should contact their local county tax commissioner's office. Details are available on the Department of Revenue website.
