EDITOR'S NOTE: An original version of this story included incorrect information regarding eligibility for the 2023 Homestead Tax Relief Grant. This story has since been updated.
The Hall County Tax Commissioner’s Office Wednesday issued an advisory for homeowners in the county concerning a potential property tax credit of up to $450.
The 2023 Homestead Tax Relief Grant (HTRG) is set to provide an automatic tax credit of up to $450, which is more than the traditional homestead tax exemption, according to commission officials. The one-time credit initiative is a collaborative effort between Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and the General Assembly.
Kemp has reportedly championed a $950 million refund in homeowner taxes, known as the 2023 Property Tax Relief Grant. That initiative was signed into law via House Bill 18 in March.
“In light of significant increases in home values in recent years, we wanted to inform our local taxpayers about this property tax credit before official notices are presented on property tax bills in September,” Hall County Tax Commissioner Darla Eden said. “The Homestead Tax Relief Grant automatically reduces your property tax bill if your property is homesteaded, providing financial relief without any other action by homeowners."
Eligible homeowners will receive a tax relief grant in the form of an $18,000 reduction of the assessed value of their homesteaded property. To be granted a homestead exemption, the person is required to be the legal owner and physically occupy the home in question.
“It's important to note that the Homestead Tax Relief Grant is different from a homestead exemption,” Eden said. "An eligible homeowner in Hall County could see a tax credit this fall up to $450 from the HTRG on their 2023 property tax bills. This credit is applied after all other state and local homestead exemptions, and is applicable to all millage rates, excluding bond line-item rates.”
The grant will automatically show up in September property tax bills for those who had a homestead exemption or applied for one before April 1, 2023. This is a reduction on the bill, not a refund or check. If you did not have or apply for the homestead exemption by April 1, you will not get the grant for 2023.
The standard exemption is available for primary residences as well as seniors over 62, disabled veterans and surviving spouses of public safety officers, firefighters, disabled veterans and other military members.
For assistance with property tax matters or to pay a property tax bill online, visit www.hallcountytax.org or contact the commissioner’s office by emailing [email protected]. Those looking for personalized assistance can call their offices at (770) 531-6950 or text (833) 602-8497.
