Homestead exemption applications are accepted year-round. Applications received prior to April 1 of a tax year will be processed for the current year. Applications received after April 1 will be applied to the next tax year. However, we encourage all eligible homeowners to apply for any new exemptions by March 15, 2021, to ensure your exemption appears on your 1st installment 2021
Failure to file within the allocated time for the homestead exemption constitutes a waiver of exemption for that tax year. Georgia law does not provide for extension of time for filing for whatever reason. All exemptions, once approved, are automatically renewed each year until eligibility changes.
If you have previously applied for a homestead exemption, you do not need to re-apply. If you filed for a homestead exemption with Chatham County, you must also apply with the City of Port Wentworth.
Applicants who have not filed with the City of Port Wentworth may apply in person at Port Wentworth City Hall, 7224 GA Highway 21, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Click here for a printable version of the Homestead Exemption Application.