Plain English Breakdown
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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.