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Habersham County adopts resolution to remain opted in to state assessment-cap amendment (HB 581)

2390779 · February 13, 2025
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Summary

The commission approved a resolution of intent to opt in to the state constitutional amendment implementing an assessment cap, citing existing local homestead protections that already exceed the amendment’s benefits.

Habersham County commissioners voted to approve a resolution indicating the county intends to remain opted in to the state constitutional amendment commonly called HB 581, which imposes a cap on property assessment increases for qualifying homestead properties.

County staff explained the amendment limits how much an assessed value can increase for homesteaded properties…

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