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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
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At the July 28, 2026 Board of Assessors meeting, a disabled veteran objected to providing private income information and formally requested a refund or tax credit dating to 2023, citing 100% disability and no earned income since 2003. The record does not state that the board granted, denied, or otherwise acted on the request.Historical recordOn July 20, 2026, commissioners voted 5-0 to approve the FLOST agreement with Alto, Baldwin, Clarkesville, Cornelia, Demorest, Mt. Airy and Tallulah Falls and authorize its execution. If voters approve the 1% tax, it would run for five years and devote all proceeds to millage-rate rollbacks; the first-year estimate was about 3.608 mills.Historical recordA June 29 special-called-meeting agenda scheduled a public hearing and consideration of Resolution No. 2026-06-004, which proposed adopting the 2026 tax levy and authorizing PT-35 forms and related documents.Historical recordThe Habersham County Board of Commissioners’ June 29, 2026 special-called-meeting agenda scheduled consideration of Resolution 2026-06-005 to adopt the FY 2027 fee schedule. The agenda does not establish adoption.Historical recordThe June 9, 2026 Airport Commission agenda listed a discussion of the airport fee structure, alongside revised minimum standards and lease-agreement addenda. The agenda does not document a decision on fees.Historical recordAt its June 9, 2026 regular meeting, officials discussed a proposed rent increase expected to generate about $27,000 annually. Jim urged a longer-term strategy including corporate-jet recruitment, hangars for people on the wait list, and revisiting Air Methods rates; the minutes do not document action on the increase.Historical recordThe Airport Commission’s May 12, 2026 agenda placed discussion and possible approval of a proposed FY2027 fee schedule before the commission.Historical recordOn May 12, 2026, the Board of Assessors unanimously approved recommended Conservation Use Valuation Assessment applications for Tax Year 2026 for properties under 10 acres.Historical record
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