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Fayette County; ad valorem tax; floating proportional amount based upon any increased property tax collections; provide new exemption

March 19, 2026

Summary

If enacted, this bill would provide a new homestead exemption for Fayette County residents from ad valorem taxes for county purposes, calculated as a floating proportional amount based on any increased property tax collections exceeding the 2025 tax year. It would require a referendum and compliance with constitutional requirements, primarily affecting homeowners in Fayette County, Georgia.

Source: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74262

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What does "Fayette County; ad valorem tax; floating proportional amount based upon any increased property tax collections; provide new exemption" cover?
If enacted, this bill would provide a new homestead exemption for Fayette County residents from ad valorem taxes for county purposes, calculated as a…
When was it published?
It was published on March 19, 2026.

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