Georgia 2026EX Session Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

HB 89 — West Point, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

Last action — House First Readers

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill provides a homestead exemption from West Point ad valorem taxes linked to a new sales tax.

This bill establishes a homestead tax exemption for properties in West Point based on the assessed value. It is tied to proceeds from a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) within the special district.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families in West Point may see a reduction in their property tax burden through the homestead exemption.

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of West Point ad valorem taxes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Troup County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements and the provisions of Article 2C of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. House First Readers

  2. House Hopper

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 244 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (244)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 89 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of West Point ad valorem taxes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead property determined annually for the special district based upon the proceeds of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to be imposed within the special district conterminous with Troup County; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements and the provisions of Article 2C of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 89?
HB 89 is sponsored by Vance Smith (Republican), David Jenkins (Republican), and David Huddleston (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 89?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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