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GA HB1441
Bill
Status
Passed
4/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Steven Meeks
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AI Summary
- Grants a 100% homestead exemption from Appling County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes to residents aged 70 or older whose combined household income (excluding certain retirement income such as Social Security) does not exceed $10,000.00
- Limits the exemption to no more than one contiguous acre of homestead property and replaces (rather than supplements) any other local homestead exemption for Appling County school district educational taxes
- Requires applicants to file an application with the Appling County tax commissioner; once approved, the exemption renews automatically each year as long as the resident remains eligible and occupies the homestead
- Requires approval by local referendum on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2024; if approved by a majority of voters, the exemption takes effect January 1, 2025
- If the referendum fails or is not conducted, the Act is automatically repealed on the first day of July following the election date; election expenses are borne by Appling County
Legislative Description
Appling County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; provide homestead exemption
Last Action
Effective Date 2024-04-22
4/22/2024
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations3/11/2024
Intragovernmental Coordination3/5/2024
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