All Roll Calls
Yes: 220 • No: 1
GeorgiaHB 8242025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Dawson County; ad valorem tax; close new applications for certain homestead exemptions for senior citizens
Sponsored By: Johnny Chastain (Republican), Will Wade (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Intragovernmental CoordinationState and Local Governmental OperationsLocal Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Dawson seniors keep existing homestead exemptions
Starting January 1, 2026, seniors who already had one of these local homestead exemptions keep it. You may also apply for other senior exemptions that remain open, including the 2024 county and school options. This protection takes effect only if Dawson County voters approve it in November 2025.
Dawson County ends new senior homestead applications
Beginning January 1, 2026, Dawson County stops taking new applications for four senior homestead exemptions. These include a $10,000 property tax break for ages 62–74 with income at or below $25,000. A full‑value break for ages 75+ with income at or below $25,000. A $60,000 county and school break for disabled people or ages 65+ with income at or below $50,000. And a $120,000 school break for ages 70+. These changes take effect only if Dawson County voters approve them in November 2025. If voters reject them, this section does not take effect and is repealed one year later.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Johnny Chastain
Republican • House
Will Wade
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/2/2025
SUPPLEMENTAL LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Yes: 55 • No: 1
House vote • 3/31/2025
Local Calendar Without HBs 851 & 852
Yes: 165 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
House Date Signed by Governor
5/14/2025HouseAct 338
5/14/2025Effective Date
5/14/2025House Sent to Governor
4/8/2025HouseSenate Committee Favorably Reported
4/2/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
4/2/2025SenateHouse Committee Favorably Reported
3/31/2025HouseHouse Third Readers
3/31/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
3/31/2025HouseSenate Read and Referred
3/31/2025SenateHouse Second Readers
3/28/2025HouseHouse First Readers
3/27/2025HouseHouse Hopper
3/25/2025House
Bill Text
HB 824/AP* (v4)
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