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Houston County commissioners vote to put 1% FLOST on May 19, 2026 ballot
Summary
The Houston County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to place a one‑percent floating local option sales and use tax (FLOST) on the May 19, 2026 ballot; estimated first‑year revenue cited in the meeting was about $41.5 million and officials said proceeds would be used exclusively to reduce property tax millage.
The Houston County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to call a countywide election on a one‑percent floating local option sales and use tax, commonly called FLOST, which would ask voters whether to impose a penny sales tax for five years with proceeds used exclusively to reduce property taxes.
Commissioner Robinson introduced the resolution and said the FLOST option is available because Houston County and its three cities have adopted floating homestead exemptions. He told the board the county currently sees about $41,500,000 in revenue for every one‑cent sales tax and…
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