Homestead Exemption Archives

Photo collage shows the state capitol building and Henry County Schools district office with the text “property taxes” overlay (Clayton Carte and HCS photos).

Two Speakers at First Henry County Schools HB 581 Meetings

January 22, 2025 Clayton

Henry County Schools held the first two hearings to consider opting out of House Bill 581. Two speakers shared their thoughts during the hearings to […]

Upcoming HCS Public Hearings on Opt-Out of Property Tax Savings

January 5, 2025 Clayton

Georgia lawmakers proposed last year and voters approved a new statewide floating homestead exemption. The measure intends to protect homeowners from experiencing large increases year-to-year […]

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Property Taxes are up 66%…Can Amendment 1 Help?

November 2, 2024 Clayton

New research published this week shows the Atlanta metro has seen the second-highest increase in property taxes from 2019-2024. Voters in Georgia will consider a […]

Map showing the November 2024 referendums in Henry County, Stockbridge and Locust Grove (Clayton Carte / MHF News map created with Datawrapper).

A Look at Henry County Ballot Questions for November 2024

October 9, 2024 Clayton

Henry County voters will see a number of state and local ballot questions when they vote in the November 2024 election. These questions are in […]

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This is the Last Week to Apply for Homestead Exemption 2024

March 26, 2024 Clayton

Homeowners, are you receiving your homestead exemption? This is the last week to apply for the Henry County homestead exemption, and receive its tax savings, […]

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City Millage Rates for 2023 are Approved

July 27, 2023 Clayton

Local cities in Henry County have now concluded their millage rate hearings for 2023. Three cities will levy a property tax this year, up from […]

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A Look at 3 Counties’ School Homestead Bills

May 11, 2023 Clayton

Property tax bills have been a hot topic after residents received their tax assessment notices. Although the county government has a frozen exemption — expected […]

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Hampton Homestead Votes On Ballot After Governor Signs Bills

May 8, 2023 Clayton

Voters in the city of Hampton will see five homestead questions on their ballot in November after Governor Kemp signed the bills. The homestead votes […]

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Local Homestead and New Authority Bills Advance to Governor

March 29, 2023 Clayton

The state general assembly approved final passage on several local bills during Wednesday morning, March 29. The bills include proposed homestead exemptions for the city […]