Thursday, March 16, 2023

Oconee Representatives Can Introduce Legislation To Change Oconee County Homestead Exemptions After Thursday Legal Notices

***State Making One-Time Exemption This Year***

Houston Gaines and Marcus Wiedower, who represent Oconee County in the Georgia House of Representatives, will be able to introduce legislation on Monday allowing county voters to decide whether to increase the homestead exemption for county and school property taxes.

They also will be in a position to allow voters to decide if they want to freeze property tax assessments for persons once they turn 65 years of age.