Cobb County Senior School Tax Exemption Age 62
Cobb County, GA: Cobb County homeowners who are age 62 or older by January 1 qualify for a 100% exemption from all Cobb County School District general and school bond property taxes, with no income limit.
Cobb County Age 62 Senior School Tax Exemption (2026)
| Who qualifies | Age 62 or older on or before January 1; own and occupy the property as primary residence in the Cobb County School District |
|---|---|
| Income limit | No income limit for the Age 62 Cobb County School Tax Exemption ($10,000 net income limit applies only to the separate Age 65 $4,000 county bond/fire exemption) |
| Benefit | 100% exemption from all Cobb County School General and School Bond property taxes + $10,000 Basic County Homestead Exemption |
| Deadline | April 1 |
| Where to apply | Cobb County Tax Commissioner's Office (cobbtax.gov) |
Official Cobb County page: https://www.cobbtax.gov/property/property_overview.php
Common questions
Is there an income limit for the Cobb County age 62 school tax exemption?
No. Cobb County's Age 62 School Tax Exemption has no income limit and exempts qualifying homeowners from 100% of county school general and school bond taxes.
What if I live in the City of Marietta inside Cobb County?
Properties inside the City of Marietta are served by Marietta City Schools, which offers its own senior school tax exemption at age 62 (submitted to the City of Marietta Tax Division).
Do I have to reapply every year once I turn 62?
No. Once your Age 62 School Tax Exemption is approved, it renews automatically each year as long as the home remains your primary residence.
What is the deadline to apply?
April 1 of the year in which you are at least 62 years old on January 1.
Related
- Cobb County, GA property tax rate
- GA property tax overview
- Fulton County GA Senior Homestead Exemption
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Figures come from the official sources linked above for the tax year shown. Rules and amounts change each year; confirm your eligibility with the Cobb County assessor or tax office before you apply. This page is general information, not tax or legal advice.