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HB1209 • 2025

Sales and use tax; purchases of tangible property and construction materials used for or in the construction and furnishing of certain buildings; provide exemption

Sales and use tax; purchases of tangible property and construction materials used for or in the construction and furnishing of certain buildings; provide exemption

Taxes
Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The specific criteria for which buildings qualify are mentioned but not detailed in the provided summary or title.

Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Building Construction Materials

This law provides a sales and use tax exemption for purchases of tangible property and construction materials used to build or furnish specific types of buildings.

What This Bill Does

  • Provides an exemption from state sales and use taxes on certain building-related purchases.
  • Applies the exemption to tangible property and construction materials used in constructing or furnishing eligible buildings.
  • Sets limits on the amount of tax credits that can be issued under this rule.
  • Amends Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
  • Repeals any existing laws that conflict with these new exemptions.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Buyers purchasing tangible property or construction materials for eligible building projects.
  • State agencies responsible for collecting sales and use taxes.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary does not list the specific types of buildings that qualify for this exemption.
  • The text mentions limits on credit amounts but does not specify those dollar figures in the provided material.
  • Details about how to apply for or claim these exemptions are not included in the provided source.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-11 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Sales and use tax; purchases of tangible property and construction materials used for or in the construction and furnishing of certain buildings; provide exemption