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Why all Georgia county officials should pay attention to HB 581 now!

Georgia residents voted to pass Amendment 1, once referred to as the 'Save Our Homes Act,' curbing significant property tax increases for homestead owners. Starting January 1, 2025, increases to taxable property values will be capped at an annually defined CPI for those with qualified homestead exemptions.

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While this protects homeowners, it creates challenges for county tax officers who must maintain accurate tax rolls and manage homestead exemptions.​

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​​With increases capped based on CPI, unqualified exemptions will create confusion, causing issues such as:​

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  • Reduced Tax Revenue: Essential services could face funding shortfalls.
     

  • Increased Audit Needs: Regular audits will be necessary to ensure accurate benefits and revenue.
     

  • Higher Complexity and Workload: More frequent recalculations and assessments will be required based on homestead eligibility.
     

  • Citizen Friction: Post-audit corrections will lead to homeowner dissatisfaction.
     

  • Surge in New Exemption Applications: More homeowner applications will further strain already overwhelmed staff.

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County officials must address these challenges now to avoid future complications.

Fortunately, TrueRoll offers a solution to streamline this transition and mitigate these risks:

Early and Accurate Tax Roll Cleaning: Eliminate outdated, manual audits with TrueRoll’s proactive monitoring. Our data science and AI powered solution ensures an your tax roll is accurate in real time

Proactive Monitoring: Continuously monitor your tax roll and catch eligibility status changes as they happen to prevent inaccuracies in the future.

Maintaining Tax Fairness: Along with identifying unqualified exemptions, TrueRoll also flags eligible homeowners who haven’t claimed their benefits, promoting tax fairness.

Automated Application Vetting: TrueRoll automatically reviews new applications, approving those that meet compliance and flagging only those that need further review. This reduces workload and improves accuracy.

Delaying action risks increased taxpayer confusion, revenue loss, and overwhelmed staff managing appeals and disputes. Implementing a proactive solution like TrueRoll before HB 581 takes effect allows counties to maximize tax equity, secure critical funding for public services, and ensure fair and equitable treatment for their citizens.

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As Georgia’s property tax landscape changes, TrueRoll is the partner to ensure a smooth transition, operational efficiency, and compliance—all while promoting fairness for homeowners.

Get Ahead - Clean your tax rolls today with TrueRoll!

Missed our live webinar - HB 581 Seminar Recap?

Catch up on the insights shared by Georgia county leaders and experts. Watch the full recording to learn how counties are proactively preparing for HB 581, and get practical strategies to manage homestead exemptions efficiently.

We’ve compiled the following resources to keep you informed and up-to-date on this legislation and its impact.

  • GAAO Officials HB 581 Seminar
    The GAAO is holding an in person seminar on January 13th. This event will be focused on House Bill 581 and will cover legal issues, potential impact, implementation, and more.     Link to register.

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  • HB 581 Overview
    Familiarize yourself more with HB 581 and what to expect with a summary of the bill by the Georgia Municipal Association. 
    Click here.

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  • House Bill 581
    To explore the full details,     click here to read the official text of House Bill 581. 

  • Webinar FAQs
    During the webinar, we received many thoughtful questions about HB 581 and its impact on Georgia counties. We’ve compiled all the answers into one easy-to-navigate resource to help you stay informed and prepared. Access here.
     

  • Webinar Presentation Content
    Click here to access presentation materials from our HB 581 webinar.​

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  • Supporting Georgia County's Core Values
    TrueRoll’s innovative solutions align with GAAO’s core values, ensuring tax equity, operational efficiency, and exceptional citizen service. Learn more.

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  • Simplify Homestead Administration
    TrueRoll’s End-to-End Homestead Administration™ solutions save time, ensure tax equity, and modernize processes for your county. Learn more.

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