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Franklin Springs council approves resolution to opt out of HB581 homestead exemption

The move means the state's new homestead exemption under HB581 will not apply to property taxes in Franklin Springs.

By NEGA Brief Newsroom

The story

In January 2025, the Franklin Springs City Council scheduled a public hearing on a proposal to opt the city out of the HB581 homestead exemption.

SourcesJanuary 2025 HB581 Public Hearing Agenda

The opt-out resolution returned as an agenda item at the council's February 20, 2025 meeting. At that meeting, Mayor Moore read the HB581 resolution and Bill Bell made a motion to approve it.

SourcesFebruary 20 2025 Council AgendaFebruary 20 2025 Council Minutes

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HB581 Resolution

Mayor Moore read HB581 Resolution. Bill Bell made a motion to approve the Resolution.

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Opt Out Resolution

8. Opt Out Resolution

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Intent to opt out of HB581 Homestead Exemption

Public Hearing Agenda Intent to Opt Out of Homestead Exemption

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