Why It Matters
With the cost of groceries, medicine, and utilities continuing to climb, many Atlanta seniors living on fixed incomes face hard choices each month. To ease that strain, Mayor Andre Dickens joined former State Senator Jason Esteves and State Representative Inga Willis at City Hall to rally support for Act 358, a ballot measure that could deliver up to $1,000 in property-tax savings for homeowners 65 and older.
What’s New
Act 358 appears on the November 2025 ballot following the passage of Senate Bill 330, authored by Esteves in collaboration with Mayor Dickens, Rep. Willis, and the entire Atlanta legislative delegation. The measure would create a senior homestead exemption from City of Atlanta Independent School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes, shielding $50,000 of a home’s assessed value from taxation.
“This is a plea to our voters to help us provide urgent tax relief to our senior citizens,” Mayor Dickens said. “For our seniors—who should be in the most comfortable and comforted moment of their lives—I believe this is a step in the right direction.”
By the Numbers
- $50,000 of assessed value exempt from school district taxes
- Up to $1,000 in annual savings per qualifying senior homeowner
- 65 and older residents eligible if the measure passes in November
Former Sen. Esteves noted that the legislation was designed to “help seniors live in dignity in their own homes” rather than watch them struggle under rising costs.
What’s Next
Atlanta voters will decide the future of Act 358 on Election Day, November 4, 2025. If approved, the exemption will take effect for the next tax year, offering meaningful relief to thousands of longtime homeowners.
Residents are encouraged to review their sample ballot and vote in support of Act 358 to ensure Atlanta’s seniors can remain in their communities without financial hardship.
