All Roll Calls
Yes: 220 • No: 1
GeorgiaHB 8612025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Calhoun, City of; school district ad valorem tax; increase homestead exemption for certain residents
Sponsored By: Matt Barton (Republican), Jason Ridley (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Intragovernmental CoordinationState and Local Governmental OperationsLocal Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Higher homestead exemption for Calhoun seniors
Beginning January 1, 2026, senior homeowners in the City of Calhoun school district get a higher homestead exemption. It is $50,000 for ages 65 to 69, $115,000 for ages 70 to 74, and $125,000 for ages 75 and older. Age is measured on or before January 1 of the tax year; you must apply, and only your homestead qualifies. You still pay school taxes on any home value above the exempt amount. Voters decide this in a local election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025; a majority yes vote is required for the new amounts to start.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Matt Barton
Republican • House
Jason Ridley
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 352
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
3/27/2025HouseHouse Hopper
3/25/2025HouseHouse First Readers
3/25/2025House
Bill Text
HB 861/AP* (v4)
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