The State of Georgia has approved Homeowner Tax Relief Grants (HTRG) for 2023. Here is what you need to know:
What is the HTRG? The HTRG is a one-time tax credit funded by the state of Georgia to reduce the 2023 tax bill of eligible homeowners. If you have the HTRG, it will appear near the top right of the bill under "Your Exemption and Credit Savings."
How was the credit funded? The Georgia General Assembly and Governor Brian Kemp provided grant funds to pay a portion of property taxes for eligible homeowners in 2023.
Who is eligible? Owners who have an existing homestead exemption as these exemptions automatically renew each year. Owners who applied for an exemption by the April 1, 2023, deadline and met the qualifications for an exemption are also eligible.
What do I have to do? No action is needed. If you have a Gwinnett Homestead Exemption, the HTRG credit has been automatically applied to your tax bill.
Is my homestead exemption affected? No. The HTRG is in addition to your homestead exemption. The HTRG is added after all homestead exemptions are applied.
What taxes does the HTRG apply to? The HTRG applies to the County General Fund, Recreation, School, and city taxes. It does not apply to Development/Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Fire & EMS, Police, or School Bond.
How much is the credit? Up to $488.70 for most owners. The maximum credit amount for 2023 is $143.10 on county taxes and $345.60 on school taxes. The actual amount of the credit depends on the location of your property and how much assessed value remains after your homestead exemption is applied. The state of Georgia designated that up to $18,000 of assessed value is eligible for the credit.
Why is the HTRG on my bill less than $488.70? The HTRG is applied to taxable value remaining after homestead exemptions have been applied. Some properties are mostly or fully exempt before the HTRG is applied.
Does the HTRG apply to my city taxes? Yes. If you live in Grayson, Berkeley Lake, or Peachtree Corners, the HTRG is applied to your city taxes on your Gwinnett County tax bill. The other cities in Gwinnett generate and send their own tax bills. Please contact them directly to ask about the HTRG credit.
Updated 8/4/2023