Georgia Amends Property Tax Exemption for Pickens County Seniors, Disabled

May 21, 2026, 8:50 PM UTC

The Georgia Governor signed a law amending the property tax exemption for the Pickens County School District. The law increases the income cap from $25,000 to $40,000 for senior citizens and disabled residents seeking a full exemption from school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. The law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027, if approved by voters in a referendum. [H.B. 1551, enacted 05/11/26]

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