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Stephens County commissioners opt in to House Bill 581 homestead valuation provision
Summary
After a statutorily required third public hearing, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners voted to opt in to House Bill 581 (OCGA 48-5-44.2), which freezes adjusted base-year valuations for qualifying homestead properties; the board approved the action by voice vote.
Stephens County commissioners voted to opt in to House Bill 581 — the statewide adjusted base-year ad valorem homestead exemption provision — following a third and final public hearing required by state law.
The public hearing was convened for members of the public to comment on whether the county should opt in or out of the bill’s provisions. An unidentified staff member summarized the effect of the law, saying the current homestead…
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