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GA HB1216

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Jackson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants City of Union City residents a $2,000.00 homestead exemption from the assessed value of their homestead for municipal ad valorem taxes, excluding taxes for municipal bonded indebtedness
  • Requires residents or their agents to file an application with the city's governing authority; once approved, the exemption automatically renews each year as long as the homestead remains occupied
  • Replaces any other existing homestead exemption for City of Union City municipal ad valorem taxes and does not affect state, county, or school district ad valorem taxes
  • Requires approval by a majority of voters in a referendum held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2020, with election costs borne by the City of Union City
  • Takes effect January 1, 2021, if approved by voters; automatically repealed on January 1 following the election date if not approved or if the referendum is not conducted

Legislative Description

Union City; City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

Last Action

Effective Date

6/30/2020

Full Bill Text

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