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At the Stephens County Board of Commissioners' annual retreat, Chairman Rickman asked staff to look into the process for a property tax exemption for citizens 65 and older.
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Stephens County chairman asks staff to look into tax exemption for residents 65 and older
A possible property tax break for older residents is in early stages after the county board chairman directed staff to research it.
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January 23, 2026: Property tax exemption for residents 65 and older
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Tax Exemption — Chairman Rickman asked staff to look into the process for a tax
exemption for citizens 65 and older.
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Property tax exemption for citizens 65 and older
Tax Exemption — Chairman Rickman asked staff to look into the process for a tax exemption for citizens 65 and older.
DiscusseddiscussedProperty tax exemption for residents 65 and older
Chairman Rickman asked staff to look into the process for a tax
exemption for citizens 65 and older.
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Property tax exemption for residents 65 and older
Chairman Rickman asked staff to look into the process for a tax exemption for citizens 65 and older.
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