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GA HB1028

Bill

Status

Passed

5/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

David Knight

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants a homestead exemption from Spalding County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes to residents aged 65 or older, equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value exceeds the base year assessed value (effectively freezing the taxable value at the base year level)
  • Limits the homestead property eligible for the exemption to no more than five contiguous acres, and excludes improvements or additional land added after January 1 of the base year
  • Requires applicants to file an initial application with the Spalding County tax commissioner; the exemption automatically renews each year as long as the homeowner continues to occupy the residence
  • Applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and is in addition to (not in lieu of) any other existing homestead exemptions for Spalding County school district taxes
  • Requires approval by a majority of voters in a referendum held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2018, with election costs borne by Spalding County; the Act is automatically repealed if not approved

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Effective Date

5/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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