The board voted unanimously, 5-0, to approve Resolution #2025-01-001, confirming the county's intent not to opt out of the statewide homestead exemption under O.C.G.A. 48-5-44.2.
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Habersham commissioners vote to keep statewide homestead exemption under HB-581
The board's unanimous vote means the county will not opt out of a statewide homestead exemption enacted under HB-581, affecting property tax bills for homeowners.
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January 27, 2025: Resolution of Intent Regarding HB-581
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Habersham County commissioners placed a resolution of intent on the agenda addressing HB-581, the state law allowing counties to opt out of a new statewide homestead exemption.
A written resolution stated the board's determination not to opt out of the homestead exemption under state law.
At their January 27 meeting, commissioners took up the resolution of intent for a vote.
The board voted unanimously, 5-0, to approve Resolution #2025-01-001, confirming the county's intent not to opt out of the statewide homestead exemption under O.C.G.A. 48-5-44.2.
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voted unanimously (5-0) to
approve Resolution #2025-01-001 regarding the Habersham County Commissioners intent to not opt
Habersham County out of the statewide homestead exemption pursuant to O.C.G.A 48-5-44.2
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Resolution of Intent Regarding HB-581 (Resolution 2025-01-001)
voted unanimously (5-0) to approve Resolution #2025-01-001 regarding the Habersham County Commissioners intent to not opt Habersham County out of the statewide homestead exemption pursuant to O.C.G.A 48-5-44.2
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voted unanimously (5-0) to
approve Resolution #2025-01-001 regarding the Habersham County Commissioners intent to not opt
Habersham County out of the statewide homestead exemption pursuant to O.C.G.A 48-5-44.2.
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Resolution of Intent Regarding HB-581 (Resolution 2025-01-001)
voted unanimously (5-0) to approve Resolution #2025-01-001 regarding the Habersham County Commissioners intent to not opt Habersham County out of the statewide homestead exemption pursuant to O.C.G.A 48-5-44.2.
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ApprovedconfirmedResolution determining not to opt out of the statewide homestead exemption under O.C.G.A. § 48-5-44.2
the Board of Commissioners for Habersham County, Georgia hereby determines not to opt out of the homestead exemption
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Resolution determining not to opt out of the statewide homestead exemption under O.C.G.A. § 48-5-44.2
the Board of Commissioners for Habersham County, Georgia hereby determines not to opt out of the homestead exemption
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