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GA HB1067
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Vance Smith
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AI Summary
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Grants City of West Point residents a $10,000.00 homestead exemption from municipal ad valorem taxes, applicable to homesteads of up to five contiguous acres
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Requires residents to file an initial application with the city governing authority; exemption automatically renews annually as long as the property remains the owner's homestead
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Exemption is in addition to any other existing homestead exemptions and does not affect state, county, or school district ad valorem taxes
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Requires voter approval via referendum on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2026; if approved by majority vote, takes effect January 1, 2027
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Requires two-thirds majority approval in both the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives to become law
Legislative Description
West Point, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted
2/24/2026