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HB 61EXGEORGIASession 2026_ssState Billin committee

Twiggs County proposes property tax exemption funded by a new local sales tax

Original title: Twiggs County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

Last action · June 22, 2026: House Lost Reconsidered Bill/ResolutionSponsor: Danny Mathis

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What This Bill Would Do

Twiggs County property owners are granted a homestead exemption from county equal to the assessed value of their property, funded by a new 1 percent Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (), pending voter approval in a November 2026 referendum.

Why it matters

Residents stand to have their county property tax liability entirely offset by sales tax proceeds if voters approve the measure, shifting a portion of local tax burdens toward sales transactions through December 31, 2039.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Twiggs County resident homeowners

Homeowners receive a homestead exemption from county ad valorem taxes matching the assessed value of their property, contingent on voter approval of the sales tax.

Directly affected

Twiggs County election superintendent

Must call, conduct, and publish notice for the November 2026 referendum and certify the results to the Secretary of State.

Key Facts

Establishes a homestead exemption from Twiggs County ad valorem taxes equal to the assessed value of homestead property, determined annually by LHOST net proceeds.
Imposes a new 1 percent Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) from January 1, 2028, until December 31, 2037.
Requires approval by a majority of voters in a referendum held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November, 2026.
Limits the exemption's duration to end on December 31, 2039.

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Provides that homeowners who received a homestead exemption in the previous year and remain eligible are automatically granted the new exemption without a fresh application.
Specifies that the exemption applies only to county ad valorem taxes and is in addition to other applicable homestead exemptions.
Mandates that if the referendum fails or is not conducted, the Act is automatically repealed on the 365th calendar day following the election date.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the proposed homestead exemption cover?

It provides an exemption from all imposed by Twiggs County for county purposes in the amount of the assessed value of the , funded by a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax.

Do I need to submit a new application if I already receive a homestead exemption?

No. Any person who previously applied for another county homestead exemption, received it for the prior tax year, and remains eligible will receive this new exemption automatically without filing a new application.

When will the sales tax take effect if approved?

The is scheduled to be imposed from January 1, 2028, until December 31, 2037.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

9 actions

Jun 22, 2026House
House Reconsidered
Jun 22, 2026House
House Lost Reconsidered Bill/Resolution
Jun 20, 2026HouseCommittee
House Committee Favorably Reported
Jun 20, 2026House
House Third Readers
Jun 20, 2026House
House Third Reading Lost
Jun 20, 2026House
House Notice to Reconsider

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Jun 18, 2026House
House Second Readers
Jun 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
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Jun 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
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