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Habersham tax board denies exemption for Family Promise property, then puts it back on the agenda

A property tax exemption for a homelessness-services nonprofit was denied, questioned by board members, and has resurfaced for another look.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked October 1, 2026
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The exemption application for the same parcel appeared again on the board's August 26 agenda.

The story

In June 2025, the Habersham County Board of Tax Assessors considered an application from Family Promise of White County seeking tax-exempt status for parcel 040-157. The board voted unanimously to deny the exemption for tax year 2025.

SourcesMeeting4739_06.10.25 Board of Tax Assessors Agenda.pdfMeeting4739_06.10.25 BOA Minutes.pdf

At the board's next meeting in July, members asked why the application had been denied.

SourcesMeeting4741_July 8 Minutes.pdf

The exemption application for the same parcel appeared again on the board's August 26 agenda.

SourcesMeeting4744_08.26.25 BOA Minutes.pdf

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Appeared on agenda
proposed

Property tax exempt application for Family Promise of White County

Exempt Application: Family Promise of White County 040-157

Discussed
discussed

Follow-up on denial of Family Promise of White County's tax-exempt status

The Board has asked why Family Promise of White County was denied Exempt Status at the previous meeting.

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Exempt property application for Family Promise of White County (parcel 040-157)

Motion made by John King to deny the exempt property application for Family Promise of White County for Tax Year 2025; seconded by Denise York; voted unanimously to approve motion.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Tax-exempt status application from Family Promise of White County

Exempt Application: Family Promise of White County 040-157

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