Hall County leaders are considering opting out of a property tax cap that voters approved last year. The cap, which ties property tax increases to the rate of inflation, was meant to prevent homeowners from facing steep tax hikes as property values rise.
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Hall County Weighs Opting Out of Voter-Approved Property Tax Cap

January 29, 2025
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Hall County leaders are considering opting out of a property tax cap that voters approved last year. The cap, which ties property tax increases to the rate of inflation, was meant to prevent homeowners from facing steep tax hikes as property values rise.

🏡 What’s Happening: The Hall County Board of Commissioners is reviewing whether to opt out of House Bill 581, the statewide property tax cap that voters approved in November. The cap limits annual property tax increases to the rate of inflation, protecting homeowners from sudden spikes caused by rising market values.

Why Hall County Wants Out: County leaders say they already have a local 3% cap in place, and opting out of the state cap would allow them to stick with that system instead. Hall County Administrator Zach Propes says the local approach is more predictable and would prevent administrative challenges tied to the state formula.

🗳️ Why It Matters: Voters approved the statewide property tax cap, believing it would provide long-term relief from rising taxes. If Hall County opts out, it would go against that decision and return to its own local rules, which allow tax increases of up to 3% per year—even if inflation is lower. That means homeowners in Hall County could see bigger tax increases than they would under the state cap.

📅 What’s Next: The county will hold three public hearings before making a final decision. Residents are encouraged to attend and voice their opinions:

  • 📍 Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at 6 p.m.
  • 📍 Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at 3 p.m.
  • 📍 Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at 6 p.m.

All hearings will take place at the Hall County Government Center, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, 2nd Floor, Board of Commissioners Meeting Room.

📌 Bottom Line: Hall County’s decision could override a tax cap that voters approved, allowing property taxes to increase beyond the rate of inflation. Residents will have a chance to weigh in before the commission makes its final call.

Hall County leaders are considering opting out of a property tax cap that voters approved last year. The cap, which ties property tax increases to the rate of inflation, was meant to prevent homeowners from facing steep tax hikes as property values rise.
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B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.