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GA HR1114
Resolution
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shaw Blackmon
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to gradually reduce the assessed value of homestead properties for property tax purposes from 40% to 10% of appraised value, decreasing by 3% annually beginning in tax year 2027
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Creates an additional 100% homestead exemption for disabled veterans covering the full assessed value when they build new construction, inherit property, or purchase an existing home for use as a primary residence
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Removes the existing $18,000 cap on benefits under the Homeowner's Incentive Adjustment program, allowing adjustments up to a taxpayer's full ad valorem property tax liability on their homestead
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Authorizes new local homestead option sales taxes: up to 2% for local school systems and up to 1% for counties, consolidated governments, and municipalities to offset lost property tax revenue from homestead exemptions
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Caps total sales, use, and excise taxes levied by local boards of education at 2% and requires the amendment to be submitted to Georgia voters for ratification
Legislative Description
Homeowner's Incentive Adjustment clause; remove cap on benefits - CA
Last Action
House Reconsidered
3/4/2026