FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County voters could decide on a sales tax that would offset tax bills for owner-occupied homeowners as early as November 2027.
At a June 4 meeting, the County Commission unanimously supported a resolution to ask the county’s legislative delegation to take up a measure to add the ballot question. Lawmakers could consider the legislation during this summer’s special session, which will convene June 17, County Attorney Ken Jarrard said.
The Homeownership Opportunity and Market Equalization Act of 2026 provides for a Local Homestead Option Sales Tax, which could be levied throughout the county. The tax would collect funds to offset the county property tax bills of homesteaded properties…