subject in Habersham County
Taxes and fees
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Tallulah Falls’ proposed tax increase still lacks a documented final voteawaiting decisionTallulah Falls proposed tax rate above rollback level, but final decision is not documentedawaiting decisionHabersham’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 consideration
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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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