UPCOMING REFERENDUM FOR LOCAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

UPCOMING REFERENDUM FOR LOCAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

In November 2025, Augusta-Richmond County residents have the opportunity to vote on a new property tax exemption. The proposed exemption would limit how much the assessed value of a homestead property can increase each year. If passed, it would cap increases at 3.2 percent per year, unless there are substantial changes to the property. This exemption would apply to homestead properties only.

The referendum on this exemption will take place on November 4, 2025. If approved, the new exemption would take effect on January 1, 2026.

TEXT OF BALLOT QUESTION

( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Act be approved, which provides a homestead exemption from Augusta-Richmond County ad valorem taxes for consolidated government purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value, including any final determination of value on appeal pursuant to Code Section 48-5-311 of the O.C.G.A., as amended, of such homestead?

VOTING INFORMATION

Advance/Early Voting will be available October 14 - October 31, 2025, at the following locations:

· Linda W. Beazley Community Room - 535 Telfair Street

· Henry Brigham Community Center - 2463 Golden Camp Road

· Robert Howard Community Center - 103 Diamond Lakes Way

· Warren Road Recreation Center - 300 Warren Road

Advance/Early Voting Hours:

· Weekdays: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

· Saturdays (October 18 & 25): 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

· Sunday (October 26 ): 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM at Linda W. Beazley Room only

Polls will be open 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM on Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025.