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The Blue Ridge Bill
Blue Ridge homeowners could get a big property tax break
Blue Ridge, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
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This bill would let Blue Ridge homeowners pay no city property tax on their homes, paid for by a new sales tax in Fannin County.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would give homeowners in the City of Blue Ridge a big break on their city property taxes. They would not have to pay city property tax on the assessed value of their home. To pay for this, a new sales tax would be added in Fannin County. This means everyone who buys things in the county, including visitors, would help pay for the homeowners' tax break. People would get to vote on this change in a special election. While it helps homeowners save money, it means everyone pays a little more when they shop. This bill recently failed a vote in the House, so it might not become law in its current form.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- It would create a property tax break for homeowners in the City of Blue Ridge.
- Homeowners would not pay city property tax on the assessed value of their home.
- A new sales tax in Fannin County would pay for this property tax break.
- People in the area would vote on this change in a special election.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Patty Stinson (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Tangie Herring (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
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