Georgia begins distributing homeowner property tax relief grants

Gov. Brian Kemp announced last week that the Georgia Department of Revenue will begin distributing funds to local governments as part of the 2026 Homeowner Tax Relief Grant program.

“Along with our partners in the General Assembly, we are delivering on our promise to make life more affordable for hardworking Georgians by providing needed relief for homeowners from property taxes,” Kemp said in a news release. “Because of our commitment to creating jobs and budgeting conservatively, we are able to take steps such as these to keep more money in Georgians’ pockets.”

The grants provide relief for eligible Georgia homeowners with an $18,000 reduction in the assessed value of their homesteads for the 2026 tax year. This is a one-time grant program. This reduces the amount homeowners owe by applying the reduction directly to their property tax bills. 

“Governor Kemp and the General Assembly have made property tax relief a priority, and we’re pleased to begin delivering that relief to Georgia homeowners,” said State Revenue Commissioner David Burge. “Our Department has been working closely with local governments across the state to administer this program, and it’s exciting to see those efforts translate into real savings for Georgia families.”

The Georgia Department of Revenue is actively reviewing applications and distributing funds to local governments. Homeowners with a qualifying homestead exemption do not need to submit a separate application to receive the grant. Homeowners can contact their local tax commissioner’s office with any questions regarding the program.