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Whitfield County affirms relief policy for residents hit by unusual second 2024 property tax bills; budget adoption set for Dec. 15
Summary
The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 8 approved a resolution authorizing the Tax Commissioner to waive fees and interest for homeowners affected by mid-year reassessments that produced second 2024 property tax bills; the board also closed the 2026 budget public hearing and scheduled adoption for Dec. 15.
Whitfield County commissioners on Dec. 8 approved a resolution directing the county nd reaffirming the Tax Commissioner—an waive fees and interest for homeowners who received a second 2024 property tax bill after mid-year reassessments.
Chairman Jevin Jensen opened and closed the 2026 budget public hearing with no public comment and announced a called meeting for Dec. 15, 2025, at 5:45 p.m. to adopt the budget.
Commissioner Barry W. Robbins introduced the resolution, saying the mid-year reassessments created an "unusual" second bill for many taxpayers; Commissioner Robby Staten seconded the motion, and the board approved it 4-0. The resolution directs county staff to work with residents of limited means and allows the Tax Commissioner to waive penalties for those demonstrating a good-faith effort to pay.
Why it matters: County officials framed the action as an emergency administrative response to an exceptional reassessment process. The measure does not change tax liabilities but provides discretionary relief from fees and interest and affirms the county's intent to prevent foreclosures tied to late penalties.
What happens next: The board will meet Dec. 15 to adopt the 2026 budget. The resolution does not set a new policy detail for means-testing or a formal program; homeowners seeking relief should contact the Tax Commissioner's office for case-by-case consideration.
