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Council hears summary of state memo on property-tax deferment; directs staff to research options
Summary
The council reviewed a DLGF memo describing an optional property-tax deferment program for qualified homestead owners and asked the treasurer and auditor to investigate administrative impacts and eligibility rules before any decision.
The DeKalb County Council on Sept. 24 discussed a state-issued memo describing an optional property-tax deferment program that counties may adopt by ordinance. Councilors asked the treasurer and auditor to research operational details and return with recommendations before deciding whether to adopt a local deferment program.
A staff member summarized the DLGF memorandum: if a county fiscal body adopts an ordinance, a qualified individual may defer…
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