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GA HB888

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Doug Holt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants City of Rutledge residents aged 65 or older a $10,000.00 homestead exemption from city ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes, with property value above that amount remaining taxable
  • Limits the qualifying homestead to no more than ten contiguous acres of property
  • Requires a one-time application filed with the City of Rutledge governing authority; the exemption automatically renews each year as long as the resident continues to occupy the homestead
  • Does not apply to state, county, or school district ad valorem taxes, and is in addition to any other existing homestead exemptions for city municipal taxes
  • Subject to approval by City of Rutledge voters in a 2014 referendum, with an effective date of January 1, 2015, if approved; automatically repealed if not approved by voters

Legislative Description

Rutledge, City of; residents 65 years of age or older; provide homestead exemption

Last Action

Effective Date

4/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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