FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

ATLANTA |Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced a priority for the 2026 Legislative Session - property tax reform, which aims to address longstanding rising property taxes and the cost of living for all Georgians.

"As Lt. Governor, I have prioritized property tax reform legislation over the past three years," said Lt. Governor Burt Jones. "As part of our ongoing efforts to keep costs low and put more money back in Georgians' pockets, this legislation will limit increases in home values for property taxes year to year and require more accountability and transparency in our local taxation procedures. The Senate passed this same legislation two years ago. I encourage our friends in the House to agree with us this time and prioritize making the property tax process both less confusing and less expensive for Georgia taxpayers."

In 2024, the Senate passed Senate Bill 349 with bi-partisan support, a vote of 42-7, in an effort to address rising property taxes. This session, the key elements of that bill are back for consideration in Senate Bill 382, sponsored by Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R - Rome). This legislation would make annual caps on increases in home values mandatory for any jurisdiction that does not already have such a system in place and would eliminate the ability of local governments to opt-out of the annual caps, as current law allows.

The full text and additional information on Senate Bill 382 can be found here: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72161