subject in Demorest
Taxes and fees
17 related issues are currently assembled for this area.
Issues
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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 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 recordOn August 18, 2025, the Habersham County Commission approved a proposed 2025 general fund millage rate of 11.272. The motion carried 3-2, with Commissioners Tench and Harkness dissenting.Historical recordOn August 18, 2025, Habersham County commissioners approved bringing in consultants to assist with reevaluating commercial and industrial properties that had not been assessed properly.Historical recordOn August 5, 2025, council discussed Jessie Owensby's proposed permit fee schedule after comments and concerns, tasked members with making recommendations to Mr. Musselwhite, and said it would revisit the matter the following month.Historical recordThe Board of Commissioners unanimously approved, 5-0, the SPLOST VIII (2026) intergovernmental agreement with Alto, Baldwin, Clarkesville, Cornelia, Demorest, Mount Airy, and Tallulah Falls.Historical recordOn July 21, the commission voted 4-1 to approve the county SPLOST VIII project list for drafting an intergovernmental agreement. Officials described it as a continuation of the current 1% sales tax, with projects focused largely on public safety.Historical recordAt its July 21, 2025 work session, the county considered focusing first on renewing its existing SPLOST before asking voters about an additional 1% FLOST. County Manager Sims said revenue projections used a 15-year lookback.Historical recordAt its July 21 work session, the commission discussed proposed SPLOST VIII priorities including public safety, jail needs and road resurfacing capacity.Historical record
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