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Habersham tax assessors field homeowner questions on HB 581 property tax relief

The county's tax assessors have been fielding homeowner questions about the new property tax law and processing related appeal and exemption issues, with no board vote yet recorded.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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April 22, 2025: Chief Appraiser status update including House Bill 581 and House Bill 92 homestead exemption changes

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What this means now

Where it stands

In April, the Chief Appraiser also told the Board of Tax Assessors that House Bill 92 allows the county to process homestead exemptions during the 45-day appeal period.

The story

In February, Habersham County's Chief Appraiser told the Board of Tax Assessors she had talked with several taxpayers about House Bill 581, the state property tax relief law.

SourcesMeeting4727_02.11.25 BOA Minutes.pdf

Later that month, the county's Board of Equalization rescheduled a hearing for six property tax appeals to March 4.

SourcesMeeting4728_02.25.25 Board of Assessor Minutes.pdf

In April, the Chief Appraiser also told the Board of Tax Assessors that House Bill 92 allows the county to process homestead exemptions during the 45-day appeal period.

SourcesMeeting4732_04.22.25 Board of Assessor Minutes.pdf

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Chief Appraiser status update including House Bill 581 and House Bill 92 homestead exemption changes

Ms. Church also informed the Board that HB 92 allows us to take Homestead Exemptions during the 45-day appeal period.

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Board of Equalization rescheduled hearing for 6 appeals

March 4 is the BOE rescheduled date to hear 6 appeals.

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Chief Appraiser status update: HB 581 taxpayer inquiries, WinGap system issues, and BOE hearing makeup day

Ms. Church has talked with several taxpayers about HB 581.

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