Lt. Governor Burt Jones Applauds Senate Passage of Property Tax Reform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

ATLANTA | Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones applauded the Georgia Senate's passage of a key priority for the 2026 Legislative Session - property tax reform. The Senate passed Senate Bill 382, which would make annual caps on increases in home values mandatory across the state, with a bi-partisan vote of 31-19.

"I want to thank the Senate for taking quick action on a priority that we can all agree on - protecting homes and putting more money back in taxpayer pockets," said Lt. Governor Burt Jones. "I want to thank the Senate for passing property tax reform three years in a row. This legislation is about maintaining both local control and local accountability for property taxes and ensuring transparency when local governments seek to raise property taxes. I encourage the House to join the Senate in passing this legislation, so we can continue to keep costs low and put more money back in Georgians' pockets."

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. It did not reach final passage. 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