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Pine Mountain council approves resolution to pursue Harris County LHOST
Summary
At a June 15 called meeting, Pine Mountain—ouncil approved a resolution to pursue the Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) for Harris County, authorizing study and intergovernmental coordination; the motion passed and the meeting adjourned.
On June 15, 2026, the Town of Pine Mountain mayor and council approved a resolution declaring the town—intent to participate in and pursue implementation of the Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) for Harris County. Councilmember James W. Trott, Jr. made the motion to approve the Harris County LHOST resolution; Councilmember Frankie Mabry seconded, and the minutes record Councilmembers Curtis Bray and Stokeley Pound voting in favor.
The resolution, as recorded in the meeting minutes, instructs the town to authorize further study, intergovernmental coordination, and preparation of necessary documents to pursue LHOST. The record states that LHOST reduces homestead property taxes first, requires a local Act of the Georgia General Assembly, and that proceeds are distributed proportionately among the county and participating cities based on their homestead digests; excess proceeds are used to reduce millage rates for other property owners. The meeting was adjourned after the vote.
