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GA HB1340
GA HB1340Hall County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; homestead exemption; increase income cap
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Introduced
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend an Act providing for homestead exemptions from Hall County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain residents of that school district who are senior citizens, approved April 6, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4281), as amended, so as to increase the income cap on the homestead exemption provided to residents of the school district 62 years of age and older; to provide that any person 66 years of age or older shall receive a new exemption on the first $400,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead; to provide that persons who have already applied for one of the exemptions provided for in this Act need not apply for subsequent exemptions as they age into new classifications; 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.
AI Summary
This bill proposes changes to existing law regarding homestead exemptions from Hall County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for senior citizens. Specifically, it aims to increase the income cap for the existing exemption for residents aged 62 to 65, raising it from $25,000 to $40,000 in household income for the preceding taxable year, while maintaining a $30,000 exemption on the assessed value of their home. Additionally, it introduces a new exemption for residents aged 66 and older, granting them an exemption on the first $480,000 of their home's assessed value, with no income limitation. The bill also clarifies that individuals who have already applied for an exemption will not need to reapply as they age into new exemption categories, and it mandates a referendum in November 2026 for voters in the Hall County school district to approve or reject these changes, with the new provisions taking effect on January 1, 2027, if approved.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
David Clark (R)*,
Brent Cox (R)*,
Emory Dunahoo (R)*,
Lee Hawkins (R)*,
Soo Hong (R)*,
Derrick McCollum (R)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73278 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242826 |
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