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GA SB333
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Colton Moore
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AI Summary
- Homestead exemption freezes the assessed value of homes for City of Chickamauga independent school district education taxes at the base year value, exempting any future increases in assessed value from taxation
- Applies to homesteads of up to 5 contiguous acres, but does not exempt taxes on new improvements or additional land added after January 1 of the base year
- Does not apply to ad valorem taxes used to pay school district bond debt, nor to state, county, or municipal taxes
- Requires residents to file an initial application with the City of Chickamauga; exemption automatically renews annually as long as the owner continues to occupy the homestead
- Requires voter approval via referendum on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2025; if approved, takes effect January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
City of Chickamauga; independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; provide a homestead exemption
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/25/2025
Committee Referrals
Intragovernmental Coordination3/21/2025
State and Local Governmental Operations3/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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