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HB540 • 2025

Gwinnett County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; expand additional homestead exemption to certain veterans and employees

Gwinnett County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; expand additional homestead exemption to certain veterans and employees

Education Labor Taxes
Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official text mentions providing for a referendum, automatic repeal, and judicial remedies but does not specify the exact timing or mechanics of these provisions.

Gwinnett County School Tax Exemption for Veterans and Employees

This law expands a $2,000 property tax exemption in Gwinnett County to include disabled veterans and all employees of the county's school districts.

What This Bill Does

  • Expands an existing homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for educational purposes by adding new eligible groups.
  • Includes disabled veterans as a group that can receive the $2,000 reduction in assessed property value.
  • Allows all employees of the Gwinnett County School District to qualify for this tax break.
  • Allows all employees of the Buford City School District to qualify for this tax break.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Disabled veterans who live in Gwinnett County school districts
  • Employees working for the Gwinnett County School District
  • Employees working for the Buford City School District

Terms To Know

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

Limits and Unknowns

  • The law requires compliance with constitutional requirements, but does not detail specific rules.
  • The bill provides for a referendum and an automatic repeal provision, but does not specify dates or procedures in the summary text provided.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-13 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Gwinnett County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; expand additional homestead exemption to certain veterans and employees