State Issues
House Ways and Means Property Tax Ad Hoc Committee Reviewing State’s Property Tax System
November 2, 2023
The Georgia House Ways and Means Committee has created an ad-hoc committee to look at property taxes. The Committee is chaired by Representative Dale Washburn, who is also a REALTOR®.
The primary objectives of the ad hoc committee is to look for additional options to increase tax transparency for Georgia residents, consider expanding revenue options for local governments and school boards, and review the assessment process.
The committee hopes to have several recommendations for the 2024 legislative session, which is scheduled to begin in January.
About the PCBR Market Brief
The Pickens County Board of REALTORS® (PCBR) Market Brief is compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS). For more information on details of this month's report, please contact the Board at 770.866.1397.
*Each month, the numbers reported for the previous month are updated to reflect additional recordings.
About the Pickens County Board of REALTORS®
The Pickens County Board serves as a central source of information for our members and our main focus are real estate education, the promotion of professionalism in our industry and representing our REALTOR® members with legislative initiatives to create positive change for the real estate community. Throughout its history, the Pickens County Board has exerted its influence in civic affairs in its capacity of representing a substantial segment of the business community across the Pickens area. The Board has contributed to various charities over the years by hosting fundraisers.
About First Multiple Listing Service
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