ATLANTA — There are important state measures Georgia wants voters to decide on come Election Day.
The issues will be on every Georgia voter's ballot, asking them to weigh in on proposed state constitutional amendments and a referendum.
One of those measures pertains to a local homestead property tax exemption. Here's what to know.
Local option homestead property tax exemption
Ballot question:
Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for a state-wide homestead exemption that serves to limit increases in the assessed value of homesteads, but which any county, consolidated government, municipality, or local school system may opt out of upon the completion of certain procedures?
Explanation:
This constitution amendment, if passed, would authorize the Georgia General Assembly to implement a statewide exemption from ad valorem taxes. It would create statewide uniformity similar to exemptions several counties already have, like DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Forsyth.
It would also create an option for local governments and school systems to opt out.
Yes means you support providing a local option to the homestead property tax exemption.
No means you don't agree with the proposed amendment.
This question is available on Georgia's sample ballots. To check out your sample ballot, the greatest resource is the Georgia Secretary of State's website. Click on My Voter Page, enter your voter information, and click on the sample ballot section.
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