CSRA’s smaller counties facing challenges with Homestead Exemptions
The clock is ticking for local governments to make a decision on the Homestead Exemption Act. We took a deeper look into the ...
Savannah locals seek answers, why city hopes to opt out of statewide homestead exemption
A new Georgia House Bill passed in March of 2024 is now going into effect, and municipalities across the state are scrambling ...
Homestead exemption deadline set for Tuesday, April 1
The Benton and Tippah County Tax Assessor’s offices are now accepting applications for homestead exemptions and personal property renditions for the 2025 land roll.
Opt in or out? Homestead exemption meetings continue in Columbia County
Public hearings continue for a new state law that has caused voters and local leaders frustrated in the CSRA on Tuesday.
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Bulloch governments aren’t opting out of new ‘floating’ homestead exemption
So far, no local governing boards in Bulloch County have opted out of the special new “floating” homestead property tax ...
City of Savannah hold first meeting on property tax models
City of Savannah leaders made their pitch on why they believe opting out of the state's proposed homestead exemption, House ...
City of Atlanta to opt out of statewide homestead exemption program
According to city officials, they’re opting out of the program from HB 581 because they already have “property tax policies ...
‘Please be patient:' Denton Central Appraisal District working through backlog of homestead exemptions
A backlog of paperwork at the Denton Central Appraisal District is delaying property tax relief for some homeowners.
Atlanta education board to opt out of homestead exemption
It means homeowners within APS would not receive this tax break on the portion of their property taxes that funds schools.
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DeSantis talks about his coming budget plan; teases push for property tax cuts
With home prices continuing to be a big flashpoint for Floridians, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday that he plans to work on an ...
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City of Atlanta will opt out of statewide limit on property tax increases to keep local base freeze
The City of Atlanta intends to opt out of the statewide homestead tax exemption, which limits annual property tax increases by freezing property values based on a yearly assessment of consumer price ...