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Stephens County commissioners discuss opting out of House Bill 581 homestead exemption

The board weighed whether to opt out of a state homestead exemption law that would affect property tax bills for county homeowners.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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January 8, 2025: Opting out of House Bill 581 (property tax homestead exemption floating homestead act)

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The story

House Bill 581 was placed on the Stephens County Board of Commissioners' agenda for discussion.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Agenda 01/08/2025

At the meeting, the board discussed the option of opting out of House Bill 581 and its impact on homeowners in Stephens County. No vote or decision was recorded.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 01/08/2025

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Discussion of House Bill 581

Board to discuss House Bill 581.

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Opting out of House Bill 581 (property tax homestead exemption floating homestead act)

The Board discussed the option to opt out of participating in House Bill 581, and its impact on the homeowners in Stephens County.

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