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County manager outlines new local sales tax options after 2026 legislature

Walton County Board of Commissioners · April 15, 2026

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Summary

Walton County’s county manager summarized 2026 legislative outcomes that allow local governments to propose a floating local option sales tax (FLOST) and a local homestead option sales tax; both require intergovernmental agreement and voter approval and are presented as tools that could provide property tax relief if adopted.

County Manager John briefed the board on April 14 about legislative changes from the 2026 session that could affect local tax policy.

John said the legislature opened new local options: a floating local option sales tax (FLOST) and a local homestead option sales tax. He…

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