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Taxes and fees
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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
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At 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 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 recordOn October 20, 2025, the Board of Commissioners scheduled consideration of a resolution authorizing the tax commissioner to receive and collect prepaid property taxes by taxpayer agreement and ratify existing and subsequent agreements.Historical recordOn September 16, 2025, board members reviewed fairgrounds rental forms and the fee schedule while discussing possible discounted rates for shorter setup and teardown periods. No decision is stated.Historical recordOn August 27, 2025, the county manager said county-side software issues had been resolved, while state-side software problems tied to House Bill 581 changes remained.Historical recordCommissioners voted 3-1 to approve the Habersham County Schools millage rate of 9.122, down from 10.354 in 2024, and authorized the chairman to execute the 2025 tax-year levy resolution, three PT-35 forms, and related transmittal documents.Historical recordAt the Aug. 27, 2025 special called meeting, commissioners approved the Habersham County Schools millage rate of 9.122 and authorized the chairman to execute the 2025 Tax Year Levy Resolution, three PT-35 forms, and other transmittal documents.Historical record
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