subject in Cornelia
Taxes and fees
17 related issues are currently assembled for this area.
Issues
1–12 of 17
Habersham’s 2026 Tax-Levy Decision Remains Unclear After Scheduled Hearingawaiting decisionHabersham weighed firework-related Fire Department fees, but outcome remains unclearawaiting decisionHabersham voters face sales-tax-for-property-tax swap in Novemberon ballotHabersham recreation fee review stays tabled, leaving residents’ potential costs unknownon holdHabersham board considers lower fairgrounds charges for setup and teardownunder considerationHabersham assessors close the door on late 2025 tax appealsapprovedHabersham assessors clear recommended CUVA applications for small propertiesapprovedHabersham assessors clear faster route for some tax-bill correctionsapprovedHabersham assessors approve conservation-use tax applications for smaller propertiesapprovedHabersham airport rent debate leaves revenue plan unsettledunder considerationHabersham airport panel weighs hangar-rent increase of at least 25%under considerationHabersham Hangar Wait-List Fee Remains Undecided After County Discussionunder consideration
Meaningful Changes
9–16 of 133
At its April 28, 2026 public hearing, the Cornelia Water Authority considered a rate study calling for annual increases of 5.5% for water and 5.3% for sewer from 2027 through 2029 to reach a 1.2 operating ratio. The study accounts for a $30 million wastewater-treatment-plant improvement financed with a 30-year bond at 4.25% interest.Historical recordOn March 12, 2026, the board unanimously approved Conservation Use Valuation Assessment applications for tax year 2026 for properties under 10 acres that appraisal staff recommended for approval.Historical recordAt its February 10, 2026 meeting, officials discussed St. George Regional Airport’s wait-list policy, including a $500 nonrefundable application fee for administrative processing and a $1,000 deposit held until an applicant executes an agreement or withdraws.Historical recordA commission agenda listed a resolution requesting local legislation to enact a municipal-court technology fee. Its “Approved 4 - 0” notation does not by itself establish a commission vote or adoption.Historical recordThe advisory board agenda lists the Fee Schedule Review as old business and says it was tabled in March. No possible fee amounts or other costs are stated.Historical recordOn April 14, 2026, the airport commission discussed a proposed FY2027 fee schedule. Kiani recommended increasing hangar rents by at least 25% and raising other fees to generate revenue and rebuild the fund balance.Historical recordThe Habersham County Board of Commissioners scheduled consideration of Resolution 2025-12-002, which would establish Fire Department fees for services performed in connection with the firework ordinance.Historical recordThe Board of Assessors unanimously approved a motion to deny Tax Year 2025 appeals filed late.Historical record
Research