Key takeaways
- Homestead exemptions are never automatic, and the seller’s exemptions do not transfer to you.
- You must own and live in the home on January 1, and apply by April 1 with the Glynn County Property Appraisal Office.
- The Scarlett-Williams (L5) exemption freezes your home’s assessed value at the level when you first qualify.
How is property tax figured in Glynn County?
Your home is assessed at 40% of its fair market value. Exemptions are subtracted from that assessed value, and the result is multiplied by the millage rate for your area. One mill is $1 of tax for every $1,000 of taxable value. In 2025, total millage in Glynn County ranged from about 18.76 to 24.23 mills depending on location.
Which exemptions can every homeowner get?
- Regular Homestead (S1 and L2): The state homestead deducts $2,000 from assessed value, and Glynn County’s local homestead deducts $8,000 from the county portion.
- Scarlett-Williams Value Freeze (L5): Freezes the assessed value of your home at the level when you first qualify, so rising market values don’t raise your taxable value. Millage rates can still change, and major improvements can be added.
- HB 581 floating homestead: A 2024 state law that limits yearly increases in homestead assessed value to inflation. Glynn County chose to stay in.
- City of Brunswick homestead: Owners inside city limits can apply for an additional city exemption through the City of Brunswick.
What senior exemptions are available?
- L3 (age 62+): An additional $8,000 off assessed value for county taxes, with no income limit.
- L4 (age 62+, household income up to $20,000): Up to $10,000 off assessed value.
- Chapman-Lane, L6 (age 65+, income up to $40,000): Exempts the entire school tax portion, the largest part of most bills.
- S3, S4 and S6–S9: State exemptions for seniors with lower incomes.
What about veterans?
Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating, and some surviving spouses, may qualify for a large exemption from all property taxes. Bring your VA award letter when you apply.
How do I apply?
Apply in person at the Glynn County Property Appraisal Office, 1725 Reynolds Street, Suite 101, Brunswick, or call (912) 554-7093. Bring photo ID showing your new address and your closing documents. Once approved, exemptions renew automatically unless you move or change ownership.
What is the deadline for homestead exemption in Glynn County?
April 1. You must own and occupy the home as your primary residence on January 1 of that tax year.
What is the Scarlett-Williams exemption?
A Glynn County homestead exemption (L5) that freezes your home’s assessed value at the level when you first qualify, protecting you from increases caused by rising market values.
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This post is general information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm details with the appropriate office or professional.