No extension for Cobb April 1 homestead exemption deadline

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While deadlines have been extended for such things as income tax filings, the Cobb Tax Commissioner’s office is getting out word that the April 1 deadline for applying for a homestead exemption remains the same.Cobb tax commissioner, Canton Road tag office closing

No fooling.

April 1 is Wednesday, and although the tax commissioners offices are closed due to a limited operations status in Cobb County, you can apply in the following ways:

  • Applying online for basic Homestead Exemption (only)
  • Downloading an application to apply for any and all Homestead Exemption types such as Age 62, State Senior, Veterans, etc.
  • Visiting one of our drop box locations to pick-up and complete a blank form
  • Visiting our East tag office to pick-up a blank form (available at the front door)

If you want to drop your application in the mail or at drop box locations around the county, here’s where and how to do that:

Mailing Address:

Cobb County Tax Commissioner
PO Box 100127
Marietta, GA 30061

Drop Box Locations:

WEST PARK GOV’T CENTER
736 Whitlock Ave
Marietta, GA 30068
Blank applications available at this location

SOUTH COBB GOV’T CENTER
4700 Austell Rd
Austell, GA 30106
Blank applications available at this location

If you need to conduct other business with the Tax Commissioner’s office (including car tag renewals and property tax transactions, staff is addressing calls, e-mails and social media communications. For online options:
You can also get new car tag decals instantly at the following kiosks in Cobb County:
  • South Cobb Government Service Center
    4700 Austell Road, Austell (6 a.m. – midnight, daily)
  • East Cobb Government Service Center
    4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta (6 a.m. – midnight, daily)
  • Inside Kroger stores (check kroger.com for the most current store hours)
    • 3240 South Cobb Drive SE, Smyrna
    • 1000 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta
    • 3162 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta
    • 4400 Brownsville Road, Powder Springs
There are 24/7 drop boxes for all transaction types at:
  • West Park Government Center, 736 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta
  • South Cobb Government Service Center, 4700 Austell Road, Austell
A few more ways to get in touch, and when to do so:
  • The Tax Commissioner’s Customer Care team will continue providing assistance via phone and email, 8 a.m-5 p.m. on weekdays.
  • Property tax: For general inquiries, contact 770-528-8600 or tax@cobbtax.org. For payments, call 1-866-PAY-COBB (1-866-729-2622)
  • Motor vehicle: tags@cobbta.org or 770-528-8600
  • Mail: P.O. Box 100127, Marietta, GA 30061

 

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