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Taxes and fees
24 related issues are currently assembled for this area.
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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
Meaningful Changes
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At its September 29, 2025 special called meeting, the council ratified the Banks County FLOST IGA as presented, by a 4-0 vote. The minutes also state that the city receives LOST distributions; they list consideration of a finance director position addition to the FY26 budget but do not document action on that item.Historical recordOn September 29, 2025, the Baldwin City Council ratified the Banks County FLOST intergovernmental agreement. The minutes record a 4–0 motion and state that Baldwin’s distribution would be $340,807, paid monthly like LOST distributions.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 recordAt 8:03 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2025, Legal Counsel Bubba Samuels opened Baldwin’s first public hearing on the 2025 millage rate and provided public-hearing guidelines.Historical recordLegal counsel opened the first of three public hearings on the 2025 millage rate at 8:03 p.m., and Joe Elam of 200 Sappling Place addressed the City Council.Historical recordBaldwin’s Sept. 9, 2025 agenda scheduled the first of three public hearings on the 2025 millage rate.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 record
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