Unincorporated Houston County keeps 1.677‑mill fire levy to fund full‑time coverage at stations
Summary
The board's adopted 2026 millage resolution includes a 1.677‑mill fire tax for unincorporated Houston County to fund FY2027 fire department personnel and equipment; Chairman Perdue thanked residents for supporting full‑time coverage.
As part of the adopted 2026 millage resolution, Houston County levied a fire tax of 1.677 mills on property in unincorporated areas to fund FY2027 fire expenses, including personnel and equipment. Chairman Perdue expressly thanked residents for raising the fire millage to a level he said will support full‑time coverage at all county fire stations.
The resolution text states: "BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that there be levied a fire tax of 1.677 mills on all property in unincorporated Houston County... This fire tax levy is to provide for fire protection in unincorporated Houston County." The resolution and the subsequent motion to adopt the millage were approved by Commissioners Byrd, Talton and Gottwals.
County officials present included Director of Administration Robbie Dunbar and County Attorney Tom Hall; the board opened and closed the public hearing on the correction with no public comments. The levy is part of the overall adopted package that also sets the countywide roll‑back rate at 8.37 mills and the school tax at 11.567 mills for the 2026–2027 year.
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