2023 Property Tax Relief Grant

$18,000
Applications Due: Rolling
State
Georgia Office of the Governor

Description

The 2023 Property Tax Relief Grant is a one-time grant proposed by Governor Brian Kemp to refund $950 million in property taxes to homestead owners in Georgia. The grant, also known as the Homestead Tax Relief Grant, was signed into law on March 13, 2023. The Department of Revenue has been allocated $950 million to reduce the assessed value of Georgia homesteads by $18,000.

To receive the grant, property owners will see a $18,000 reduction in the assessed value of their property. Local tax officials will notify the Department of Revenue of the anticipated revenue, and the Department of Revenue will issue credits to the local taxing authorities. The grant does not apply to rental properties and is only available to homesteads claimed by Georgia taxpayers before the April 1 deadline.

It is important to note that the Property Tax Relief Grant is different from a homestead exemption. Georgia offers various homestead exemptions, including exemptions for seniors over 65, disabled veterans, and surviving spouses of public safety officers. The grant program was created in the late 1990s and discontinued after the 2008 Recession, but it has been reinstated due to the State's excess reserves. The grant does not provide a paper check or direct deposit, but rather appears as a reduction on the property tax bill.

Eligibility

States
Georgia
Regions
All
Eligible Entities
County governments, City or township governments

Funding

Program Funding
$950,000,000
Award Ceiling
$18,000
Award Floor
$18,000
Award Count

Timing

Posted Date
December 28, 2023
App Status
No Longer Accepting Applications
Pre-app Deadline
Application Deadline

Funder

Funding Source
Source Type
State
Contact Name
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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