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HB28 • 2025

Colquitt County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide homestead exemption

Colquitt County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide homestead exemption

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Enacted

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

Sponsor
Cannon, Chas
Last action
2025-05-13
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

Checked against official source text during the last sync.

Colquitt County Homestead Tax Exemption

This law provides a $10,000 reduction in the assessed value of homes for county tax purposes to residents of Colquitt County.

What This Bill Does

  • Provides a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to $10,000 of the home's assessed value.
  • Defines terms and sets conditions that homeowners must meet to receive the exemption.
  • Outlines procedures related to applying for and managing the tax break.
  • Includes rules about when the law takes effect and how it may be automatically repealed.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Residents of Colquitt County who own a home as their primary residence
  • Colquitt County officials responsible for collecting taxes

Terms To Know

Ad valorem tax
A property tax based on the value of the land or building.
Homestead exemption
A reduction in taxes for a person's primary home to lower their bill.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary does not list the specific documents or steps required to apply.
  • The exact date when the automatic repeal of this law will happen is not stated in the provided text.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-13 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Colquitt County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide homestead exemption