All Roll Calls
Yes: 216 • No: 1
GeorgiaHB 8362025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Coweta County; School District ad valorem tax; raise homestead exemption amounts
Sponsored By: Josh Bonner (Republican), Robert Dawson (Democrat), Lydia Glaize (Democrat), David Jenkins (Republican), Lynn Smith (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Intragovernmental CoordinationState and Local Governmental OperationsLocal Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Bigger school tax break for Coweta seniors
Coweta County School District seniors get larger homestead exemptions from school property taxes. Ages 65–70: $75,000 off the assessed value. Ages 71–74: $100,000 off. Age 75 or older: a full exemption of the home’s assessed value. Only the exempt amount is removed; any value above it is still taxed. These exemptions apply beginning January 1, 2026, only if voters approved them in the November 2025 election.
How seniors claim the school tax break
To get the exemption, you or your agent must file an affidavit with the Coweta County tax commissioner stating your age. The tax commissioner provides the form and can ask for information to check eligibility now and later. This filing rule applies beginning January 1, 2026, only if voters approved the measure in November 2025.
Vote sets start date for exemptions
The law requires a countywide vote on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2025. If a majority voted Yes, the higher exemptions start January 1, 2026. If voters rejected it or the election was not run as required, the change does not start and the Act is repealed 365 days after the election. The election superintendent must run and advertise the election, certify results to the Secretary of State, and the county pays the cost. A court can order the superintendent to comply if needed.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Josh Bonner
Republican • House
Robert Dawson
Democrat • House
Lydia Glaize
Democrat • House
David Jenkins
Republican • House
Lynn Smith
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/4/2025
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Yes: 51 • 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 341
5/14/2025Effective Date
5/14/2025House Sent to Governor
4/10/2025HouseSenate Committee Favorably Reported
4/4/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
4/4/2025SenateHouse Committee Favorably Reported
3/31/2025HouseHouse Third Readers
3/31/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
3/31/2025HouseSenate Read and Referred
3/31/2025SenateHouse Second Readers
3/27/2025HouseHouse Hopper
3/25/2025HouseHouse First Readers
3/25/2025House
Bill Text
HB 836/AP* (v4)
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