HB1562

Increases the homestead exemption for totally disabled residents of Pike County, Georgia.

Georgia HB1562 increases the homestead exemption for totally disabled residents of Pike County. The exemption amount varies based on the length of residency in the county: $15,000 for all disabled residents, $17,500 for those who have lived there five to nine years, $22,500 for those who have lived there ten to 19 years, and $30,000 for those who have lived there 20 or more years. The bill also mandates a referendum for approval by Pike County voters, with an election scheduled for November 2026. If approved, the changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.