Georgia Homestead Exemption for Seniors Volunteering with Local Governments Measure (2026)
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| Topic Homestead tax exemptions |
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| Type Legislatively referred state statute |
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The Georgia Homestead Exemption for Seniors Volunteering with Local Governments Measure may be on the ballot in Georgia as a legislatively referred state statute on November 3, 2026.[1]
This amendment would authorize a homestead exemption for senior citizens who volunteer with local governments in an amount of either $500 or the total amount of tax owed per year, whichever is less.[1]
Text of the measure
Full text
The full text of the amendment is available here.
Path to the ballot
Per Article VII, Section II, Paragraph II(a) of the Georgia Constitution, legislation for property tax exemptions requires a two-thirds vote of each chamber of the Georgia State Legislature, the governor's signature, and voter approval.
House Bill 463 (2025)
- March 6, 2025: The House passed the bill in a vote of 171-0 with nine members absent or not voting.[1]
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