Cost/Benefit Study - Proposed Property Tax Relief Program for Senior Citizen Property Owners

The City of Pine Lake in DeKalb County, Georgia, is seeking a comprehensive cost/benefit study for a proposed property tax relief program targeting senior citizen residential property owners. The Request for Proposal (RFP) requires a detailed analysis examining the financial and social impacts of implementing a tax exemption program for seniors aged 65 and older with annual net income of $15,000 or less. Proposing firms must submit a comprehensive proposal including an executive summary, project understanding, methodology, work plan, deliverables, timeline, team qualifications, and cost breakdown. Key research requirements include developing financial models projecting program implications over 5, 10, and 20-year periods, conducting sensitivity analysis, and reviewing potential tax benefits. The proposal must explore different program structures like tax credits and homestead exemptions, determine precise eligibility criteria, estimate program costs, assess potential benefits, and analyze broader economic and social impacts. The RFP was posted on October 16, 2025, with proposals due by November 17, 2025.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations were explicitly mentioned in the documents. The proposed study does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific vendor qualifications beyond standard research and economic analysis capabilities. While no incumbent vendors were listed, the research will build upon existing DeKalb County H-4 senior exemption programs as a reference point. The study will require a comprehensive approach to evaluating the potential tax relief program's financial feasibility within the small Pine Lake community, considering factors such as participation rates, income levels, and property value appreciation. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, the research is expected to provide actionable recommendations for implementing a sustainable senior property tax relief initiative. The city intends to review the program annually and conduct a public awareness campaign to inform senior residents about potential eligibility and application procedures.