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Gwinnett commissioners unanimously opt out of new statewide homestead exemption

2379089 · February 18, 2025
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The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners voted Feb. 18 to file a resolution opting out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption created by House Bill 581, preserving the county's long-standing value offset exemption that freezes county-assessed home values.

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 18 approved a resolution to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption enacted by House Bill 581, preserving the county's existing value offset exemption.

County Attorney Mike Ludwisack told the board the county began the legal process last month, published a notice of intent and held three public hearings, including one earlier the same day. He said Gwinnett's value…

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