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GA HB28

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Cannon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Colquitt County residents would receive a $10,000 homestead exemption from county ad valorem taxes, applying to homesteads of up to five contiguous acres
  • Exemption does not apply to state taxes, school district taxes, municipal taxes, or county bonded indebtedness payments
  • Residents must file an initial application with the Colquitt County tax commissioner; exemption automatically renews annually while occupying the homestead
  • Requires voter approval via referendum during the 2026 general primary election, with a majority vote needed for passage
  • If approved by voters, exemption takes effect January 1, 2027; replaces the standard homestead exemption under O.C.G.A. § 48-5-44 but stacks with other county-specific exemptions

Legislative Description

Colquitt County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide homestead exemption

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-05-13

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations2/6/2025
Intragovernmental Coordination1/14/2025

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