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GA HB787
Bill
Status
Passed
4/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Tom Dickson
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AI Summary
- Grants a full homestead exemption from City of Varnell ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes to residents who are 65 years of age or older or who are unremarried spouses of deceased firefighters, police officers, or military veterans
- Limits the homestead property covered by the exemption to no more than five contiguous acres
- Requires eligible residents to file an application with the City of Varnell governing authority; once approved, the exemption automatically renews annually as long as the person continues to occupy the residence as a homestead
- Exemption applies only to municipal ad valorem taxes and does not affect state, county, or school district taxes; it replaces rather than supplements any other City of Varnell homestead exemption
- Subject to approval by City of Varnell voters in a referendum held during the November 2016 general election, with an effective date of January 1, 2017, if approved
Legislative Description
Varnell, City of; homestead exemption for residents 65 years or older; provide
Last Action
Effective Date
4/26/2016
Full Bill Text
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