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HB805 • 2025

Dublin, City of; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

Dublin, City of; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

Education Taxes
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Hatchett, Matt
Last action
2025-05-09
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact calculation method for the 'adjusted base year assessed value' is not detailed in the provided source.

Dublin School Tax Homestead Exemption

This law gives a property tax break to homeowners in the Dublin City Independent School District for specific years.

What This Bill Does

  • Creates an exemption from school district taxes on homes used as primary residences.
  • Reduces the taxable value of a home by the amount its current assessed value exceeds its adjusted base year value.
  • Applies only to tax years starting in 2026 and ending after 2030.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Homeowners who live in their primary residence within the City of Dublin Independent School District.

Terms To Know

Homestead
A home that a person owns and uses as their main place of living.
Ad valorem tax
A property tax based on the value of the land or building.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exemption only works for tax years between 2026 and 2030.
  • It does not apply to properties that are not used as primary homes, such as rental units or second houses.
  • The law includes a process for voters to decide if the measure should stay in effect.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-09 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Dublin, City of; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption