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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Baldwin’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 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 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 recordA Tallulah Falls agenda packet dated August 14, 2025, placed a proposed intergovernmental agreement for the 2025 Rabun County transportation sales tax before the city. The agreement describes the county and cities meeting June 12, 2025, to identify possible projects and purposes for a referendum.Historical recordAt its August 5, 2025 work session, the county considered language to call a November 4 referendum on up to $52 million in jail bonds and a continued 1% sales and use tax for six years, estimated to raise $75,937,510.Historical record
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