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GA HB1070

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Chad Nimmer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Provides a $15,000 homestead exemption from Brantley County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for residents aged 65 or older whose combined household income does not exceed $30,000
  • Defines "homestead" as no more than five contiguous acres of homestead property, and "income" as federal adjusted gross income under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
  • Requires an initial application with the Brantley County tax commissioner but automatically renews the exemption each year as long as the resident continues to occupy the homestead and remains eligible
  • The exemption is in addition to any other existing homestead exemptions and does not affect state, county, municipal, or independent school district ad valorem taxes
  • Requires approval by majority vote in a referendum held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2012, with an effective date of January 1, 2013, if approved; the Act automatically repeals if not approved

Legislative Description

Brantley County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

Last Action

Effective Date

4/11/2012

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations2/23/2012
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/17/2012

Full Bill Text

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