subject in Demorest
Taxes and fees
17 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
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The Board of Commissioners' May 19, 2025 agenda scheduled consideration and possible approval of an estimated tax roll-back rate for assessment notices.Historical recordAt an April 21, 2025 work session, commissioners discussed pursuing a 1% FLOST with the county's cities solely for millage-rate rollbacks. The proposal would require voter renewal every five years and an agreement on distribution of proceeds.Historical recordOn March 25, 2025, the Board of Appeals unanimously approved a motion to deny Bryon Mitchell Luthi’s homestead exemption for tax year 2025.Historical recordBoard of Assessors minutes show a motion to approve redaction requests for parcels 009-043 and 009-049 was seconded and approved unanimously.Historical recordOn February 25, 2025, staff told the Board of Assessors that Jessica Romer had applied for tax-exempt status for parcel 039-036A and that the county attorney had recommended denial. The same minutes later document the board’s vote to deny the application.Historical recordOn February 25, 2025, the Board of Assessors unanimously approved a motion to deny Jessica Romer’s tax-exemption application for Tax Year 2025, citing the county attorney’s opinion. The minutes state that county records listed Romer, rather than a 501(c)(3) corporation, as the property owner.Historical recordOn February 13, 2025, the Demorest City Council held a public hearing on its stated intent to opt out of the statewide adjusted-base-year ad valorem homestead exemptions. Officials said the mayor and council would call the matter for a vote at noon on February 20 and canceled the separately scheduled 6 p.m. meeting that day; the minutes do not document an opt-out vote or adoption.Historical recordOn January 28, 2025, the Board of Assessors received two revised 2024 public-utility assessment notices from the Department of Revenue regarding Norfolk Southern Railway. The minutes record a motion that the board approve the revision notices, but the excerpt does not state the final action.Historical record
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