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HB1321 • 2025

Cartersville, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption

Cartersville, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption

Taxes
Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The bill includes provisions for a referendum and automatic repeal, but the summary does not specify if these have been triggered or what their conditions are.

Cartersville Homestead Tax Exemption

This law provides a $100,000 reduction in the assessed value of homes for city tax purposes to residents of Cartersville.

What This Bill Does

  • Provides a homestead exemption from City of Cartersville ad valorem taxes used for municipal purposes.
  • Reduces the taxable assessed value of a qualifying home by $100,000.
  • Defines terms and sets rules for who can get the exemption.
  • Outlines procedures related to the exemption.
  • Requires compliance with constitutional requirements.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Residents of the City of Cartersville
  • The City of Cartersville tax administration

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary does not list specific application steps, deadlines, or eligibility details beyond stating that procedures are provided.
  • The exact date when residents can start applying depends on city procedures and the effective date of May 11, 2026.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-11 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Cartersville, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption