Lower My Taxes: 2023 Homestead Exemption Filing | Filing for the homestead exemption is an easy way to reduce the amount of taxes owed on owner-occupied homes. Special exemptions also are available for aging individuals and people with disabilities. Learn how to take advantage of the property tax reductions available to you.

In November 2022, the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and Atlanta Legal partnered to produce this short video that explains how to prepare for and what to expect at a Fulton County Board of Equalization hearing.

On November 9, 2022, The Atlanta Beltline Partnership and PNC Bank partnered for a free, virtual workshop to help first-time homebuyers who are self-employed learn about the process. Representatives from PNC Bank helped participants to:

• Determine if now is the right time to buy
• Understand the purchase process
• Understand your credit
• Estimate your income and how it impacts loan approval

The 2022 Home Empowerment workshop series is supported by Delta, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank, HARRY NORMAN REALTORS® – The Intown Office, and Annie E. Casey Foundation.

The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Legal Aid, and Grove Park Foundation are partnering to help guide property owners in BeltLine neighborhoods through the appeal process. This is a recording of the virtual information held for Fulton County property owners about the 2022 assessment statements and their options for appeal.

This is a recording of an informational workshop for first-time homebuyers presented by the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and PNC Bank on May 18, 2022. Thanks to Pittsburgh Yards for helping us host the in-person meeting for participants.

Filing for the homestead exemption is an easy way to reduce the amount of taxes owed on owner-occupied homes. Special exemptions also are available for aging individuals and people with disabilities. Learn how to take advantage of the property tax reductions available to you.

This is a recording of a virtual information session on understanding common home scams to protect your home conducted by the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and Atlanta Legal Aid.

This is a recording of the virtual information held for Fulton County property owners about the 2021 assessment statements they recently received and their options for appeal.

This is a recording of our third Fix That! home empowerment workshop of 2021.

This is a recording of our second Fix That! home empowerment workshop of 2021: Outdoor Preventive Maintenance with PRC Services.

Welcome to Home Hacks with Atlanta Community ToolBank. Topics include: don’t let the screw get the better of you; hanging a picture can be effortless; WD-40 does that; and more! The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Community ToolBank, Atlanta Land Trust, and House Proud are partnering to bring you the Fix That! Home Repair Series, an 4-part series of free online workshops focused on helping you make simple repairs in your home, save money on repairs, and making you safer and more secure in your home.

This is a recording of a virtual evictions protection workshop conducted by the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation on March 10, 2021. Our 2021 Home Empowerment Workshops are made possible by generous support from Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

This is a recording of the home empowerment workshop Lower My Taxes: Filing for the Homestead Exemption put on by the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Legal Aid, and Grove Park Foundation on February 24, 2021. Thanks to Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and the Annie E. Casey Foundation for their support of our 2021 home empowerment workshops.

With mounting concerns that revitalization could drive up home appraisals, property appreciation, and higher property taxes, the Legacy Resident Retention Program is a resource for current homeowners to cover the cost of increases in property taxes to prevent displacement. It operates as a grant and does not require participants to pay back any funds received.

This is a recording is eight of our eight Fix That! Home Repair workshops. The workshop was a collaboration between the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Toolbank, Atlanta Land Trust, HouseProud Atlanta, and Southface Institute. Thanks very much to Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their generous support of our 2020 home empowerment workshops.

This is a recording of the seventh of our eight Fix That! Home Repair workshops. The workshop was a collaboration between the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Toolbank, Atlanta Land Trust, HouseProud Atlanta, and KMC Heating & Cooling. Thanks very much to Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their generous support of our 2020 home empowerment workshops.

This is a recording of the sixth of our eight Fix That! Home Repair workshops. The workshop was a collaboration between the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Toolbank, Atlanta Land Trust, HouseProud Atlanta, and Kidde Home Safety. Thanks very much to Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their generous support of our 2020 home empowerment workshops.

This is a recording of the fifth of our eight Fix That! Home Repair workshops. The workshop was a collaboration between the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Toolbank, Atlanta Land Trust, HouseProud Atlanta, HOTS Electrical, and Choate Construction. Thanks very much to Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their generous support of our 2020 home empowerment workshops.

This is a recording of the fourth of our eight Fix That! Home Repair workshops: Water Safety & Conservation. The workshop was a collaboration between the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Toolbank, Atlanta Land Trust, HouseProud Atlanta, and West Atlanta Watershed Alliance. Thanks very much to Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their generous support of our 2020 home empowerment workshops.

This is a recording of our recent free home empowerment workshop on Eviction Protections During COVID-19. The workshop was a collaboration between the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, and the City of Atlanta. Thanks very much to City of Atlanta Chief Housing Officer Terri Lee for joining us and thanks to Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their generous support of our 2020 home empowerment workshops.

This is a recording of the third of our eight Fix That! Home Repair workshops: Plumbing Basics. The workshop was a collaboration between the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Toolbank, Atlanta Land Trust, HouseProud Atlanta, and Head’s Plumbing. Thanks very much to Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their generous support of our 2020 home empowerment workshops.

This is a recording of the second of our eight Fix That! Home Repair workshops: Basics of Drywall Repair. The workshop was a collaboration between the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Toolbank, Atlanta Land Trust, and HouseProud Atlanta. Thanks very much to Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their generous support of our 2020 home empowerment workshops.

This is a recording of the first of eight Fix That! Home Repair workshops: Starting a Toolbox and Tool Use Basics. The workshop was a collaboration between the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Toolbank, Atlanta Land Trust, and HouseProud Atlanta. Thanks very much to Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their generous support of our 2020 home empowerment workshops

This is a video recording of a free virtual home empowerment workshop held on Monday, June 29, 2020 designed to help people understand their 2020 Fulton County property tax assessments and the options available to them should they decide they want to appeal that assessment. Thanks very much to Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. and Grove Park Foundation for their partnership in conducting the workshop. Thanks also to Wells Fargo, Bank of America and the Annie E. Casey Foundation for their sponsorship of the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership’s 2020 home empowerment workshops.

Stephen Spicher, Atlanta BeltLine Partnership’s AB67 young leader, wrote a blog about his experience as an AB67 member that was posted to the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business’s website and wanted to share his thoughts on empowering existing homeowners along the BeltLine with tools, knowledge, and assistance.

This is a recording of the full Housing Protections During COVID-19 virtual home empowerment workshop held on Wednesday, May 6. Thanks to the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Atlanta Legal Aid and the City of Atlanta for their participation in this workshop. The 2020 Home Empowerment Workshop Series is presented by Wells Fargo and Bank of America. Home Empowerment workshops are an initiative of the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership.

This is a recording of the full How to Buy a Home virtual home empowerment workshop held on Saturday, April 18 featuring presentations from SUMMECH and the Atlanta Land Trust. Our 2020 Home Empowerment Workshop Series is presented by Wells Fargo and Bank of America. Home Empowerment workshops are an initiative of the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership.

Thanks to generous funding from the IHG Foundation and developed in partnership with the Metro Atlanta eXchange (MAX), this guide was created to make individuals aware of the resources available to help them gain the skills and training needed to guide them through the workforce pipeline. The guide provides a list of organizations and programs, including contact information and details on how to qualify for and obtain assistance.

Watch highlights of our first Home Empowerment Workshop of 2020: Your Rights as a Renter. The workshop was held January 27, 2020 at The Ke’Nekt in Atlanta’s Westview neighborhood. The workshop was facilitated by attorneys from the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation. Thanks to Bank of America and Wells Fargo for their sponsorship of our 2020 Home Empowerment Workshops.

This guide offers homeowners instructions on how to file their tax assessments.

We have updated our Connecting Residents to Resources guide for 2020. This document highlights available programs and resources to help ensure optimal housing options for current homeowners, renters, and those interested in living in BeltLine neighborhoods.

Watch first homeowner empowerment workshop of 2017. The workshop was led by consultant Tia McCoy and several others made informative presentations. Thanks to Citizens Trust Bank for their generous sponsorship of the 2017 homeowner empowerment workshops.