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The Ringgold Homeowners Bill
Ringgold homeowners could get a break on property taxes
Ringgold, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would let people in Ringgold pay less in property taxes on their homes, saving them money.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would give homeowners in Ringgold a big break on their property taxes, meaning they would pay nothing on their home's value. This would save them money every year. To pay for this, a new sales tax would be added in Catoosa County. This means people buying things in the county, including homeowners and visitors, would pay a little more. The bill has had a tough time passing in the House, even failing after they tried to vote on it again. This means it might not become real, but it shows lawmakers are thinking about how to help people with property taxes.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would create a homestead exemption from City of Ringgold property taxes.
- The exemption would cover the full assessed value of the home.
- A new local sales tax in Catoosa County would pay for this exemption.
- The plan would need to be approved by voters in a public vote.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Patty Stinson (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Tangie Herring (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
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