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GA HB1453
Bill
Status
Passed
6/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Allison
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AI Summary
- Grants City of Hiawassee residents a homestead exemption of $8,000 from the assessed value of their homestead for municipal ad valorem taxes, including taxes levied to retire municipal bonded indebtedness
- Requires residents to file an initial application with the city governing authority; the exemption automatically renews each year as long as the applicant continues to occupy the residence as a homestead
- Does not affect state, county, or school district ad valorem taxes, and is in addition to any other homestead exemptions applicable to City of Hiawassee municipal taxes
- Requires approval by a majority of City of Hiawassee voters in a referendum held on the date of the general primary, with the election publicized for two weeks in the official organ of Towns County
- If approved by voters, the exemption applies to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2011; if not approved, the Act is automatically repealed on January 1 following the election
Legislative Description
Hiawassee, City of; municipal purposes; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption
Last Action
Effective Date
6/2/2010
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/31/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/24/2010
Full Bill Text
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