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GA HB697

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steve Tarvin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Residents of the City of Chickamauga independent school district aged 70-74 receive a $50,000 homestead exemption from school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes
  • Residents aged 75 and older receive a full exemption from school district ad valorem taxes on their homestead's assessed value
  • Unremarried surviving spouses may continue receiving the exemption if they are at least 67 years old (for the $50,000 exemption) or 70 years old (for the full exemption) and remain in the home
  • Homestead property covered is limited to no more than five contiguous acres
  • Requires approval by local referendum on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2025, with an effective date of January 1, 2026 if approved

Legislative Description

Chickamauga, City of; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide homestead exemption

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-05-13

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/11/2025
Intragovernmental Coordination3/4/2025

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