HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

This is a reminder for any new homeowners in 2008 to apply for your Homestead Exemption when filing your taxes this year.

Homestead Exemption is a tax savings on homestead property available to homeowners who own, occupy and claim the property as a legal residence as of January 1st. The exemptions are automatically renewed each year unless there is ahcnage in ownership or qualifications. You must apply no later than April 1st. Besides Homestead, the other expemption types are: School Tax, Disability, State Veteren's Disability, Surviving Spouses, State Over 65, Surviving Spouse of a Peace Officer or Firefighter.

For Additional Information please go to http://www.cobbtax.org/