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GA HB1138

Bill

Status

Passed

5/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Cooke

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants a $4,000.00 homestead exemption from Haralson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes to residents aged 65 or older whose combined household income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $10,000.00 per year
  • Excludes from the income calculation retirement, survivor, or disability benefits under Social Security or any other public or private pension system, up to the maximum amount payable under the federal Social Security Act
  • Does not apply to state ad valorem taxes, school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes, or municipal ad valorem taxes, and is in addition to any other existing homestead exemptions
  • Requires applicants to file an initial application with the Haralson County tax commissioner providing age, income, and eligibility information; the exemption automatically renews each year thereafter
  • Subject to approval by Haralson County voters in a referendum held during the 2016 General Election, with an effective date of January 1, 2017, if approved; automatically repealed if not approved

Legislative Description

Haralson County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

Last Action

Effective Date

5/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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