The city is considering whether to opt out of a statewide homestead exemption change, a decision that could affect how much residents pay in property taxes.
February 13, 2025: Opt-out of statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemptions (House Bill 581)
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The story
Phil Sutton of Habersham County presented information on House Bill 581 to the Demorest City Council, and members asked questions and discussed the bill.
The following month, the council stated its intent to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemptions for the City of Demorest.
What happened
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The Demorest City Council intends to opt-out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemptions for the City of Demorest.
Phil Sutton with Habersham County gave a presentation on House Bill 581. Questions were asked and comments were made.
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