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GA HB648

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kim Schofield

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the income cap from the existing City of College Park homestead exemption that provides a full exemption from municipal ad valorem taxes for residents who are disabled or age 65 or older

  • Amends the original exemption established May 1, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 3696) by eliminating the income eligibility requirement while maintaining the age and disability qualifications

  • Requires a two-thirds majority vote in both the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives to comply with constitutional requirements

  • Mandates a local referendum on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2025 for City of College Park voters to approve or reject the change

  • If approved by voters, the exemption changes take effect January 1, 2026; if not approved or the election is not held, the Act automatically repeals 365 days after the scheduled election date

Legislative Description

College Park, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; homestead exemption; remove income cap

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-05-13

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/6/2025
Intragovernmental Coordination2/27/2025

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