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Habersham County Airport Commission weighs raising hangar rents for FY2027

Airport tenants could pay significantly more to rent hangar space as the commission looks at bringing rates closer to market levels.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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June 9, 2026: Airport fee structure

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The fee structure came back up at the June 9, 2026 meeting, where Kiani Holden walked the commission through market rates, citing figures including rents of .25 to .30 cents per square foot in one range, .18 to .24 cents per square foot in another, and $27,000 annually.

The story

At the Habersham County Airport Commission's April 14, 2026 meeting, Kiani recommended increasing hangar rents by at least 25% and taking a close look at other airport fees to raise them accordingly.

SourcesMeeting5238_Approved Minutes - April 14- 2026 Regular Meeting.pdf

The commission's May 12, 2026 agenda listed a discussion and possible approval of a proposed FY2027 fee schedule for the airport.

SourcesMeeting5239_AGENDA - Airport Commission Meeting 5-12-26.pdf

The fee structure came back up at the June 9, 2026 meeting, where Kiani Holden walked the commission through market rates, citing figures including rents of .25 to .30 cents per square foot in one range, .18 to .24 cents per square foot in another, and $27,000 annually.

SourcesMeeting5240_Approved Minutes - June 9- 2026 Regular Meeting.pdfMeeting5240_AGENDA - Airport Commission Meeting 6-9-26.pdf

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Proposed hangar rent increase / airport fee structure

Discuss Airport Fee structure — Kiani Holden led the discussion. She explained that market rates for

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Airport fee structure

Discuss Airport fee structure

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FY2027 Proposed Fee Schedule for the airport

Discuss/approve FY2027 Proposed Fee Schedule

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Proposed FY2027 Airport Fee Schedule (hangar rent increase)

Kiani recommended increasing hangar rents by at least 25% and taking a close look at our fees and increasing those accordingly.

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