In June 2026, Councilman Walden moved to move forward on LHOST if approved by legislation at session; Councilman Bell seconded, and the motion carried.
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Franklin Springs council advances 100% property tax exemption for residents 65 and older
The exemption, which would eliminate city property taxes for residents 65 and up starting in 2026, still depends on state legislative approval and a November ballot vote.
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June 18, 2026: Moving forward on LHOST pending legislative approval
What happens next
A vote on the homestead exemption is expected on the November ballot.
At a glance
What this means now
The story
In February 2025, the Franklin Springs City Council said it would like to offer residents 65 and over a 100% city tax exemption and would look into the steps required to make it happen.
By August 2025, the council was told that property owners 65 and older would not have to pay property taxes in Franklin Springs beginning in 2026.
In April 2026, the council received an update that the 65-and-older homestead exemption would be on the November ballot.
In June 2026, Councilman Walden moved to move forward on LHOST if approved by legislation at session; Councilman Bell seconded, and the motion carried.
SourcesJune 18 2026 Council Minutes
What happened
How this issue got here
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ApprovedconfirmedMoving forward on LHOST pending legislative approval
Councilman Walden made a motion to move forward on LHOST (if approved by legislation at session). Councilman Bell seconded. Motion carried.
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Moving forward on LHOST pending legislative approval
Councilman Walden made a motion to move forward on LHOST (if approved by legislation at session). Councilman Bell seconded. Motion carried.
Discusseddiscussed65 and older homestead exemption on November ballot
an update on the 65 and older homestead exemption that it would be
on the November ballot
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65 and older homestead exemption on November ballot
an update on the 65 and older homestead exemption that it would be on the November ballot
DiscusseddiscussedUpdate on 65 and older property tax exemption pending state legislation
the property owners 65
and older will not have to pay property taxes in Franklin Springs beginning in 2026
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Update on 65 and older property tax exemption pending state legislation
the property owners 65 and older will not have to pay property taxes in Franklin Springs beginning in 2026
DiscusseddiscussedProposed 100% city tax exemption for residents 65 and over
the city
would like to offer 65 and over a 100% city tax exemption and will be looking in to the
steps required to make it happen
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Proposed 100% city tax exemption for residents 65 and over
the city would like to offer 65 and over a 100% city tax exemption and will be looking in to the steps required to make it happen
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