Bill > HB712

This bill aims to modify Georgia's property tax billing process by prohibiting property tax bills from including any nontax related fees or assessments. Specifically, the bill clarifies that ad valorem tax bills (property tax bills based on the assessed value of property) must only include the property tax assessment, and any additional fees such as storm-water service fees, solid waste service fees, water and wastewater fees, and other unrelated late fees or penalties must be billed separately. The bill provides clear definitions of what constitutes "nontax related fees," while explicitly stating that fees related to delinquent property tax collections are exempt from this restriction. The provisions of this bill will apply to all bills and assessments issued on or after January 1, 2026, giving local governments and tax authorities time to adjust their billing systems. The goal appears to be increasing transparency in property tax billing by ensuring that property owners can clearly see and understand the specific taxes they are being charged, without additional fees being bundled into the same bill.

Budget and Finance

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71095