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Introduced
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
Passed
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To provide a homestead exemption from City of Dublin independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $7,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are between 62 and 64 years of age; to provide a homestead exemption from City of Dublin independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $14,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are between 65 and 72 years of age; to provide a homestead exemption from City of Dublin independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $21,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are between 73 and 79 years of age; to provide a homestead exemption from City of Dublin independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 80 years of age or older; to provide that such exemption shall only apply to tax years 2026 through 2030; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. LC 47 3622/AP
AI Summary
This bill provides a targeted homestead tax exemption for residents of the City of Dublin independent school district based on their age, specifically offering increasing levels of property tax relief for educational purposes to older homeowners. Residents aged 62-64 would receive a $7,000 exemption, those aged 65-72 would get a $14,000 exemption, residents aged 73-79 would receive a $21,000 exemption, and homeowners 80 years and older would be fully exempt from school district educational ad valorem taxes. The exemption would apply only to school district taxes, not other types of taxes, and would be in effect for tax years 2026-2030. To implement these exemptions, the bill requires a referendum in November 2025, where voters in the Dublin independent school district will decide whether to approve the tax relief measure. The bill specifies that homeowners must apply initially for the exemption and provide proof of age, after which the exemption will be automatically renewed each year as long as they continue to occupy the property as their primary residence. The exemption is contingent upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote in the Georgia General Assembly and voter approval in the local referendum.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-05-14 (on 05/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71488 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/238653 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/236637 |
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