subject in Habersham County
Taxes and fees
32 related issues are currently assembled for this area.
Issues
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Baldwin’s 2025 Millage-Rate Hearings Reach Fifth Session Without Recorded Outcomeawaiting decisionBaldwin taxpayers face a March deadline while 2025 rate approval remains undocumentedunder considerationBaldwin meeting record documents missed trash pickup, not a tax decisionunder considerationBaldwin Council Ratifies Banks County FLOST Agreement, but Terms Remain UnreleasedapprovedBaldwin Begins Tax-Rate Hearings Without a Documented Final Decisionunder considerationBaldwin Approves Banks County FLOST Pact, Setting $340,807 DistributionapprovedAlto’s Unspecified Draft Leaves Residents Waiting for a Public Meetingunder considerationAlto approves higher garbage, permit and busted-meter feesapproved
Meaningful Changes
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On 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 recordAt its November 13, 2025 meeting, the Board received a refund request for Julie Esslinger. The minutes excerpt does not state that the Board voted on or otherwise decided that request; the unanimous vote described concerns late-filed appeals.Historical recordAt its November 13, 2025 meeting, the board tabled Julie Esslinger’s refund request covering tax years 2023, 2024, and 2025 after discussion. The minutes separately record a unanimous vote to deny late-filed 2025 appeals.Historical recordAt the October 30 public hearing, council agreed on Budget 4 Option 1's 6.593-mill rollback rate instead of the earlier tentative 7.16-mill rate. No one spoke at the hearing.Historical recordCouncilman Allen moved to approve the 6.593-mill 2025 rate, Councilman Davis seconded, and the council unanimously approved it 4–0.Historical recordOn October 28, 2025, the Board of Assessors unanimously approved a motion to send ACOs to the Tax Commissioner, while appeals involving at least $1,000 in tax must first go before the Board.Historical record
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