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IssueHabersham Countyunder consideration

Habersham County estimates $12.1 million revenue loss from state homestead tax phase-out bills

State legislation that would phase out homestead property taxes by 2032 could cost the county and city millions in revenue, according to a county fiscal estimate.

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February 24, 2026: Miscellaneous items: impact fees, HB 1114 & HB 1116, customer service campaign, website updates, historic bell
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Habersham County considers text amendment allowing multi-family housing in Suburban Residential district

The proposed change would let developers build multi-family housing on Suburban Residential-zoned land, affecting where higher-density housing could go in the county.

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February 24, 2026: Multi-family housing density allowance in Suburban Residential (SR) district
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Habersham County splits Fire/EMA/911 headquarters project into phases as cost estimate climbs

The SPLOST-funded building meant to house county fire, emergency management and 911 operations is being built in stages, with the second phase's estimated construction cost now approaching $14…

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February 24, 2026: Fire/EMA/9-1-1 Headquarters (Phase II Central Base Fire Station) design and value engineering
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