Plain English Breakdown
The official status indicates the bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, but no specific effective date is listed in the provided metadata or summary text.
HB942: Limits on Tax Exemptions for Public Property Outside City or County Lines
This bill changes Georgia law to limit a tax break for public land owned by one government but located in another area if the land is at least 25 percent developed and used for public purposes.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding property taxes.
- Limits an exemption from ad valorem taxation (property tax) for specific types of land.
- Applies to public property owned by a political subdivision that is located outside its own territorial limits.
- Removes the tax break if at least 25 percent of the total land area has been developed through grading or other improvements.
- Requires that facilities on the land are actively used for a public or governmental purpose.
Who It Names or Affects
- Political subdivisions (such as cities, counties, or school districts) owning property outside their own boundaries.
- Local governments in areas where this developed public property is located and collect taxes on it.
Terms To Know
- Ad valorem tax
- A tax based on the value of property, commonly known as a property tax.
- Political subdivision
- A local government unit such as a city, county, or school district created by state law.
- Territorial limits
- The official geographic boundaries of a specific political subdivision.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill text provided does not specify the exact date when this change will take effect.
- The source material does not list which specific types of improvements count toward the 25 percent development threshold beyond grading or general improvements.
- It is unclear from the summary how existing properties currently using this exemption will be handled during a transition period.