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Appling County enacts temporary timber property tax relief tied to House Bill 223
Summary
The Appling County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution implementing House Bill 223’s temporary property tax relief for eligible standing timber in disaster areas; the county may seek grant funds to replace lost tax revenue, the manager said.
Appling County’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution July 8 to adopt the temporary property tax relief provisions of House Bill 223 for eligible standing timber in disaster-affected areas.
County Manager Reid Lovett presented the resolution, saying the measure is intended to reduce the immediate tax burden for affected landowners while allowing the county to pursue grant funds to recover foregone revenue. Commissioner Randy Sellers moved to approve the resolution; Commissioner Daryl Edwards seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The resolution implements relief measures described in House Bill 223 for standing timber in disaster areas; the county did not specify an exact estimate of the revenue impact at the meeting. Lovett told the board the county can apply for grants to offset the lost tax receipts but did not report any guaranteed reimbursement at this time.
The board’s action was procedural: it enacted a local resolution to accept the relief option authorized by the state bill. The county attorney and manager will follow up on administrative steps and any grant applications needed to implement the relief.
No public comment specific to this resolution was recorded at the meeting. The board adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
