Clone of Notice of Intent to Opt out of Homestead Exemption

Release: Immediate
Contact: Fredda Wheeler, City Manager, 706.886.8451
Date: January 16, 2025
RE: Notice of intent to Opt out of Homestead Exemption

The City of Toccoa Board of Commissioners announces its intention to seek public comment
concerning opting out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for
City of Toccoa. Public hearings will be held to address the passage of the statewide referendum
which amends the Georgia Constitution and places a floating homestead exemption on all
eligible residential properties.
The opt out process will proceed according to guidelines outlined by state law, with the City
Commission formally notifying the Office of the Georgia Secretary of State of its decision no
later than March 1, 2025.
Georgia law requires three public hearings. The City Commission encourages all concerned
citizens to participate in these public hearings to provide input on this important matter. Public
hearings will be held at the City of Toccoa Commission / Municipal Courtroom on the following
dates and times:
 Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
 Monday, February 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
 Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The final decision and vote on a resolution to be made at the meeting held on Thursday, February
27, 2025 at 6:00 PM.