Georgia § 48-5-49 Determination of eligibility of applicant for homestead exemption; appeal

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§ 48-5-49 — Determination of eligibility of applicant for homestead exemption; appeal

Georgia § 48-5-49

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O.C.G.A. § 48-5-49 (2026).

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(a)The official receiving an application for homestead exemption shall determine the eligibility of the applicant to claim the exemption and, whether the application is approved or disapproved, he shall then transfer the application to the county board of tax assessors for final determination by the board as to eligibility and value as provided by law.

(b)The applicant shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the board of assessors to the county board of equalization as provided in Code Section 48-5-311 .

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(a) The official receiving an application for homestead exemption shall determine the eligibility of the applicant to claim the exemption and, whether the application is approved or disapproved, he shall then transfer the application to the county board of tax assessors for final determination by the board as to eligibility and value as provided by law. (b) The applicant shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the board of assessors to the county board of equalization as provided in Code Section 48-5-311 .