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HB844 • 2025

Whitfield County; School District ad valorem tax; revise homestead exemption amount

Whitfield County; School District ad valorem tax; revise homestead exemption amount

Education Taxes
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Carpenter, Kasey
Last action
2025-05-14
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary lists many intended actions (such as specifying terms, providing for a referendum, and repealing laws) but does not describe what those actions actually are. Therefore, only the core action of revising the exemption amount can be confirmed.

Whitfield County School District Homestead Tax Exemption Update

This law changes the amount of property tax exemption available to residents aged 70 and older in Whitfield County for school district taxes.

What This Bill Does

  • Revises the dollar amount of the homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes levied by the Whitfield County School District.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Residents of Whitfield County who are at least 70 years old and own their homes in the school district.
  • The Whitfield County School District, which collects ad valorem taxes for educational purposes.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The provided text does not state the specific new dollar amount for the exemption.
  • Details about how to apply or what documents are needed are not included in this summary source.
  • The exact date of any required election is not specified in the available information.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-14 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Whitfield County; School District ad valorem tax; revise homestead exemption amount