Cobb County property tax due dates 2026

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Payments are due October 15, 2026, and must be received by the Tax Commissioner’s Office or USPS postmarked by the due date to be considered on time.

Official source. announced. Verified October 24, 2026.

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Installment timeline

2026

Due dates and filing windows, in one view.

Today:

  1. Annual county and school tax payment

    October 15, 2026

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Assessment notice

Annual notices for taxable real property are mailed before July 1.

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Appeal window: not yet verified.

Download announced dates (.ics)

Only announced dates are included, with a reminder seven days before. Re-download after dates change.

How to pay

Payment methods

Online, Phone, In person, Credit card, E-check, Apple Pay, Google Pay

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Late payments and penalties

Delinquent after

October 15, 2026

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Unpaid balances after October 15 are delinquent and subject to interest and penalties; confirm the current payoff with the Tax Commissioner.

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Assessment appeals

Written appeal must be received or USPS postmarked within 45 days of the notice date.

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Where to file

Cobb County Board of Tax Assessors

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Official appeal information

Official appeal information

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Exemptions

Basic homestead

Who may qualify

Own and occupy the primary residence on January 1; applicants must be on the deed and provide proof of Georgia residency.

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Savings

Apply for the current year before the appeal deadline on the Notice of Assessment.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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School tax exemption, age 62

Who may qualify

Homestead owners age 62 on or before January 1; proof of age required.

Official source. Verified .

Savings

Apply for the current year before the appeal deadline on the Notice of Assessment.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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Disability exemption

Who may qualify

Disabled by January 1 and unable to be gainfully employed, with annual net household income no more than $12,000 excluding disability income; doctor certification required.

Official source. Verified .

Savings

Apply for the current year before the appeal deadline on the Notice of Assessment.

Official source. Verified .

Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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Veterans disability exemption

Who may qualify

100% service-connected disability, compensated at 100% for unemployability, or otherwise a disabled veteran under O.C.G.A. 48-5-48; VA documentation required.

Official source. Verified .

Savings

Apply for the current year before the appeal deadline on the Notice of Assessment.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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County offices

Common questions

When is property tax due in Cobb County?

Annual county and school tax payment: October 15, 2026 (announced).

Where can I pay Cobb County property tax?

Use the official payment portal: https://www.cobbtax.gov/property/index.php. Online, Phone, In person, Credit card, E-check, Apple Pay, Google Pay

What happens if my Cobb County payment is late?

Unpaid balances after October 15 are delinquent and subject to interest and penalties; confirm the current payoff with the Tax Commissioner.

Sources and verification

https://cms9files.revize.com/cobbcounty/CCTCO%20Press%20Release%20Aug%2014%202026%20(edited%20header).pdf?t=202608171629510
2026 Cobb County Property Tax Bills Have Been Issued, Due October 15

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https://www.cobbtax.gov/property/delinquent_taxes/index.php
any remaining unpaid taxes after the due date are still considered delinquent and are subject to interest and penalties.

Verified

https://www.cobbtax.gov/news_detail_T10_R80.php
cobbtax.gov

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https://assessor.cobbcounty.gov/faqs/
All appeals must be submitted in writing – either received or USPS postmarked within 45 days of the notice date.

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https://assessor.cobbcounty.gov/public-notices/
THE TAX ASSESSORS OFFICE WILL MAIL ANNUAL ASSESSMENT NOTICES TO ALL OWNERS OF TAXABLE REAL PROPERTY PRIOR TO JULY 1.

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https://www.cobbtax.gov/property/exemptions.php
You own and occupy the property as your primary residence on January 1. All applicants’ names appear on the deed.

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https://assessor.cobbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2023/05/NewNoticeFAQ.pdf
Cobb County Board of Tax Assessors

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Estimated bill

Starts at the county’s Census median: $407,200. Change it to your best estimate.

Estimated annual bill$2,720

Your home value × the county’s Census effective rate; your actual bill may differ.

Official tax information

Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.

Census home value source
0500000US13067|407200|4795

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Census taxes paid source
0500000US13067|2720|45|3072|72|1751|79

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Late payment penalty

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Source and verification
any remaining unpaid taxes after the due date are still considered delinquent and are subject to interest and penalties.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Exemption savings

Check the exemptions that may fit. A “Yes” does not confirm eligibility; your assessor makes that decision.

Basic homestead

Own and occupy the primary residence on January 1; applicants must be on the deed and provide proof of Georgia residency.

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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
You own and occupy the property as your primary residence on January 1. All applicants’ names appear on the deed.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Savings source
You may submit your application for the current tax year before the appeal deadline listed on your Notice of Assessment.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

School tax exemption, age 62

Homestead owners age 62 on or before January 1; proof of age required.

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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
To qualify, you must be 62 years of age on or before January 1 of the current tax year.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Savings source
You may submit your application for the current tax year before the appeal deadline listed on your Notice of Assessment.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Disability exemption

Disabled by January 1 and unable to be gainfully employed, with annual net household income no more than $12,000 excluding disability income; doctor certification required.

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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
your annual net income cannot exceed $12,000 for the immediately preceding year. This includes income of your spouse but does not include income received as a result of the disability; e.g., disability retirement.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Savings source
You may submit your application for the current tax year before the appeal deadline listed on your Notice of Assessment.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Veterans disability exemption

100% service-connected disability, compensated at 100% for unemployability, or otherwise a disabled veteran under O.C.G.A. 48-5-48; VA documentation required.

Does this describe you?
Possible annual savingsAnswer above

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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
To qualify, you must have 100% service-connected disability, be compensated at 100% due to unemployability, or be a disabled veteran as defined by O.C.G.A. § 48-5-48.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Savings source
You may submit your application for the current tax year before the appeal deadline listed on your Notice of Assessment.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

homestead exemptions

Owners who occupy their home as a primary residence; county programs can be more beneficial.

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Possible annual savingsAnswer above

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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
The State offers homestead exemptions to persons that own and occupy their home as a primary residence.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Estimates are separate. Do not add them together; eligibility, taxing units and restrictions can overlap.

Is my assessment too high?

Use market value, not assessed or taxable value.

Compared with the county medianAt the median

This compares market values only; being above the county median does not establish overassessment.

Official appeal information

Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.

Census home value source
0500000US13067|407200|4795

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Census taxes paid source
0500000US13067|2720|45|3072|72|1751|79

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Appeal dates and filing

Written appeal must be received or USPS postmarked within 45 days of the notice date.

How to file: Cobb County Board of Tax Assessors

State guidance: File the property assessment appeal with the county Board of Tax Assessors within 45 days of the notice being sent.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

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