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Tax commissioner: revised senior homestead exemptions reached tens of thousands after outreach
Summary
DeKalb County tax officials reported a nearly 20% rise in senior homestead exemption approvals after the county and state expanded income limits through three bills; officials described outreach efforts including mailings, in‑person seminars and senior‑center service.
Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson’s office told the Finance, Audit and Budget Committee that changes to three senior homestead exemption statutes and an expanded application window produced a substantial increase in approvals for older homeowners.
Assistant Tax Commissioner Terri Gordon presented the results and said the county revised three senior exemptions after state bills (House Bills 591, 593 and 594) and a voter referendum in November took effect on Jan. 1. Gordon said, “By 2025, we've had over 36,000…
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