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HB745 • 2025

Loganville, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

Loganville, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

Elections Taxes
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Martinez, Reynaldo "Rey"
Last action
2025-05-09
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact percentage or dollar limit of the exemption is not specified in the provided text; it depends on the difference between current and base year values.

Loganville Homestead Tax Exemption

This law creates a property tax break for homeowners in Loganville by exempting the amount their home's value has increased since its base year.

What This Bill Does

  • Provides an exemption from City of Loganville ad valorem taxes used for municipal purposes.
  • Exempts only the difference between a home's current assessed value and its adjusted base year assessed value.
  • Defines terms, sets rules for eligibility, and outlines procedures to get this tax break.
  • Requires voters to approve the measure in an election before it takes effect.
  • Sets dates when the law starts and includes provisions for automatic repeal if not renewed.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Homeowners in Loganville who live in their homes as a primary residence (homesteads).
  • The City of Loganville government agencies that collect property taxes.
  • Voters in Loganville who must vote to approve this tax change.

Terms To Know

Homestead
A home where the owner lives as their main residence, used here for a specific tax exemption.
Ad valorem tax
A property tax based on the value of the land or building.
Assessed value
The official dollar amount assigned to a home for calculating taxes, which can change from year to year.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This law only applies if voters approve it in an election.
  • The text does not state the exact date of the required vote or how many votes are needed to pass.
  • The specific base year used for calculating value increases is defined by the bill but not detailed here.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-09 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Loganville, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption