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Laurens County commissioners request state rep introduce local homestead exemption bill
Summary
On June 12, 2026, the Laurens County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to ask Representative Matt Hatchett to introduce local legislation enabling a homestead exemption from Laurens County ad valorem property taxes through a LHOST; the motion was moved by Commissioner Kevin Tanner and seconded by Commissioner Gerad Mathis.
The Laurens County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on June 12, 2026, to ask state Representative Matt Hatchett to introduce local legislation that would allow a homestead exemption from Laurens County ad valorem property taxes through a LHOST. Commissioner Kevin Tanner moved the request and Commissioner Gerad Mathis seconded; all commissioners present voted in favor.
Chairman Jimmy Rogers and Commissioners Gerad Mathis, Kevin Tanner and Brenda Chain were present in person; Commissioner Kemp participated via conference call. County Administrator Bryan Rogers and County Attorney Brad Childers were also present. The board did not record additional debate in the minutes; following the vote the meeting was adjourned.
