Georgia HB1544 provides a homestead exemption from Chattooga County ad valorem taxes for seniors.
Georgia HB1544 grants a homestead exemption from Chattooga County ad valorem taxes for county purposes to residents aged 70 and older with an income not exceeding $38,000. The exemption applies to $70,000 of the assessed value of the homestead. The exemption is automatic for those already eligible under previous legislation. New applicants must file an application with the tax commissioner. The exemption does not apply to state, school district, or municipal taxes. The bill requires a referendum for approval by Chattooga County voters, with an election scheduled for November 2026.
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