The final two public hearings on Hall County possibly opting out of the state’s new tax reform measure will be held in a few days. County officials have been considering the move for several weeks.
“After careful evaluation of House Bill 581, Hall County Government is considering opting out of the statewide homestead exemption,” Hall County Administrator Zach Propes has said. “Should the Board of Commissioners choose to opt out of House Bill 581, Hall County will follow the local 3% maximum cap moving forward, which would eliminate the drastic increases in property taxes due to market value fluctuations as we’ve seen over the past few years.”
Hall County is one of the few counties in the state of Georgia with local legislation capping property assessments in addition to the statewide bill, as Hall County voters passed both referendums on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot.
“By following the local 3% exemption, we would streamline the annual assessment process and eliminate administrative burdens, such as time and cost,” Propes added. “Our goal is to be an efficient and financially prudent government while also honoring the voters by implementing the intent of eliminating drastic property tax increases due to market value adjustments, and the local 3% exemption would accomplish both for Hall County.”
The opt out resolution, if approved by the commission, must be filed with the Secretary of State by March 1.
The remaining hearings will be held Monday at 3:00 and Thursday at 6:00, both in the commission meeting room at the government center
For questions leading up to the scheduled public hearings, please contact the Public Information Office at [email protected]. To view Hall County’s local advertisement, visit hallcounty.org or click here.