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GA HB1328

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2022

Primary Sponsor

Beth Camp

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the homestead exemption for disabled Upson County residents from $10,000 to $20,000 on all county ad valorem taxes (including bonded indebtedness but excluding school district taxes)
  • Raises the adjusted gross income eligibility threshold from $10,000 to $20,000 for the disabled homeowner and spouse combined
  • Introduces an "adjusted base year value" concept that caps annual assessed value increases at the lesser of 3% or an inflationary index rate determined by the board of tax assessors, with the residence value above the exempted amount remaining taxable
  • Requires approval by Upson County voters in a referendum held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2022, with the exemption applying to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023
  • Qualifying disabled persons must provide certification from up to two Georgia-licensed physicians attesting to permanent mental or physical incapacity preventing gainful employment

Legislative Description

Upson County; school district ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption

Last Action

Effective Date 2022-04-18

4/18/2022

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/25/2022
Intragovernmental Coordination2/11/2022

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