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GeorgiaHB 7612025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Lilburn, City of; ad valorem tax; provide additional homestead exemption

Sponsored By: Jasmine Clark (Democrat), Marvin Lim (Democrat), Dewey McClain (Democrat)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Bigger property tax break for Lilburn seniors

The law raises the homestead exemption for qualifying Lilburn residents age 65 or older from $10,000 to $50,000. The start date is January 1, 2026, subject to local voter approval. The exemption reduces assessed home value taxed for city purposes; it is not a $50,000 tax refund. Land beyond one acre is not exempt. Tax savings depend on the city tax rate.

Property tax relief for Lilburn homeowners

The law sets January 1, 2026, as the start date, subject to local voter approval. Qualifying Lilburn homeowners get a $5,000 exemption, plus assessed value above 108% of the prior year's value. This reduces the home's assessed value taxed for city purposes, not the tax bill by $5,000. Land beyond one acre is not exempt, and homeowners receiving the disability exemption cannot use this general exemption. Tax savings depend on the city tax rate.

Disability tax break replaces general homeowner relief

The law provides a $10,000 assessed-value exemption for qualifying Lilburn homeowners with disabilities, subject to local voter approval. The start date is January 1, 2026. It covers city property taxes, including taxes used to repay city bonds, but excludes land beyond one acre. Receiving this exemption ends eligibility for the general $5,000 exemption and its protection against assessment growth above 8%. The law does not expressly bar receiving both the disability and senior exemptions.

Lilburn must fund tax relief referendum

The law requires Lilburn to hold and pay for a Yes/No referendum on November 4, 2025. More than half of votes cast must favor approval for the exemption changes to take effect January 1, 2026. Without approval, or without an election held as required, those changes automatically repeal 365 days after the election. The election superintendent must publish the required notice, use the prescribed ballot language, and certify results to the Secretary of State. These duties are mandatory, and a court can order the superintendent to perform them.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Jasmine Clark

    Democrat • House

  • Marvin Lim

    Democrat • House

  • Dewey McClain

    Democrat • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 223 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/28/2025

LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Yes: 53 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/25/2025

Local Calendar

Yes: 170 • No: 0 • Other: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. House Date Signed by Governor

    5/13/2025House

  2. Act 218

    5/13/2025

  3. Effective Date

    5/13/2025

  4. House Sent to Governor

    4/7/2025House

  5. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

    3/28/2025Senate

  6. Senate Passed/Adopted

    3/28/2025Senate

  7. Senate Read and Referred

    3/27/2025Senate

  8. House Committee Favorably Reported

    3/25/2025House

  9. House Third Readers

    3/25/2025House

  10. House Passed/Adopted

    3/25/2025House

  11. House Second Readers

    3/18/2025House

  12. House First Readers

    3/13/2025House

  13. House Hopper

    3/11/2025House

Bill Text

  • HB 761/AP* (v4)

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