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GA HB814

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

John LaHood

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowndes County residents aged 65 or older receive a $40,000 homestead exemption from county ad valorem taxes; residents aged 70 or older receive a $50,000 exemption
  • Exemptions do not apply to state taxes, school district taxes, municipal taxes, or taxes for county bonded indebtedness
  • Residents currently receiving the existing $10,000 senior homestead exemption will automatically qualify for the new exemption without filing a new application
  • Exemptions are mutually exclusive—recipients may claim only one exemption, not both
  • Requires voter approval via referendum during the 2026 general primary; if approved, exemptions take effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-05-14

5/14/2025

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/31/2025
Intragovernmental Coordination3/25/2025

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