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HB1074 • 2025

Suwanee, City of; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption

Suwanee, City of; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption

Elections Taxes
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Reeves, Matt
Last action
2026-05-11
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source confirms the law includes provisions for 'automatic repeal' and 'judicial remedies,' but does not explain under what specific conditions these would happen.

Suwanee City Homestead Tax Exemption

This law creates a property tax exemption for homeowners in the city of Suwanee and sets rules, including a required public vote, before it can take effect.

What This Bill Does

  • Creates an exemption from ad valorem taxes used for municipal purposes for residents who own their homes in Suwanee.
  • Defines specific terms needed to understand the tax break.
  • Sets out the conditions homeowners must meet and the steps they must follow to get the exemption.
  • Requires a public vote (referendum) before the law can take effect.
  • Includes rules for what happens if election officials do not hold the required vote.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Homeowners living in the city of Suwanee
  • The City of Suwanee government agencies that collect taxes and run elections

Terms To Know

Ad valorem tax
A property tax based on the value of a home or land.
Homestead exemption
A reduction in taxes for people who own and live in their primary residence.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The law does not take effect until May 11, 2026.
  • The text mentions a referendum but does not state the specific date or location of that vote.
  • The exact amount of money saved by homeowners is not listed in this summary.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-11 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Suwanee, City of; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption