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GA HB604
Bill
Status
Passed
4/18/2022
Primary Sponsor
Mitchell Scoggins
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AI Summary
- Residents of the Bartow County school district aged 65–74 receive a $60,000.00 homestead exemption from school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; residents aged 75–79 receive an $80,000.00 exemption; and residents aged 80 and older receive a full exemption on homesteads with appraised fair market value not exceeding $500,000.00
- Applicants must have paid all ad valorem taxes on the property in full for the preceding five years and must file an application with the Bartow County tax commissioner; the exemption automatically renews each year thereafter
- The exemption replaces any other homestead exemption applicable to Bartow County school district education taxes and does not affect state, county, municipal, or independent school district ad valorem taxes
- The exemption applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, and ending on or before December 31, 2028
- A local referendum must be held no later than the November 2022 general election, with majority voter approval required for the exemption to take effect; the Act is automatically repealed if not approved
Legislative Description
Bartow County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-04-18
4/18/2022
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/8/2021
Intragovernmental Coordination2/24/2021
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