Coweta County; School District ad valorem tax; raise homestead exemption amounts

Bigger school tax breaks for Coweta seniors

The law raises homestead exemptions for qualifying senior homeowners in the Coweta County School District, subject to local voter approval. For ages 65–70, the exemption rises from $60,000 to $75,000 of assessed home value. For ages 71–74, it rises from $85,000 to $100,000. Homeowners age 75 or older get a full exemption, replacing the $115,000 exemption. These breaks cover only school district property taxes for educational purposes; value above the exemption remains taxable. Age is measured as of January 1 of the application year or a later year. The homeowner or an agent must file an affidavit with the county tax commissioner stating age and other eligibility information. The commissioner must provide forms and collect information needed to check initial and ongoing eligibility. The law requires a referendum on November 4, 2025, with one ballot question covering all three increases. Approval by more than half of votes cast activates the increases on January 1, 2026. Without approval, or without an election, the increases do not take effect and are automatically repealed 365 days after the election date. Coweta County pays election costs. The election superintendent must publish notice weekly for two weeks before the election and certify results to Georgia’s secretary of state. Any voter can seek a court order if the superintendent fails or refuses to comply. A court finding noncompliance must order compliance or an election on the required date or next legally allowed special-election date.