I hear that Forsyth County has a school tax homestead exemption. What are the qualifications for that?
A. To qualify for the school tax homestead exemption, you must be 65 years of age on January 1st of the year you apply. You must make application and provide proof of age. Your drivers license or birth certificate will be needed. Q. My property is in both my name and my spouse’s name. Do both of us need to be 65 years of age to qualify. A. No. Only one person, who has title and occupies the home, needs to be 65 years of age. Q.