City of Jasper Property Tax Public Hearing (Administrative) | October 5, 2026

The City of Jasper held an administrative public hearing on October 5, 2026, concerning its proposed property-tax millage rate. Finance Director Lindsey Williams explained how property taxes support city services, including police and fire, public works, parks, planning and zoning, and administration. The advertised rate is 7.636 mills, compared with the current 6.136 mills and a calculated rollback rate of 6.092 mills. The city manager clarified that the rate had not yet been adopted; a decision was expected at or after October 15, following the required public-hearing process. Eligible homeowners may also receive a one-time reduction through Georgia’s state-funded homeowner tax relief grant, which reduces assessed value by up to $18,000.

Staff cited an estimated $130,000 increase in insurance and benefits costs and salary increases approved earlier in 2026, largely affecting public safety. The general fund was described as approximately 80% personnel and benefits and 20% operating expenses. Staff stated that the city planned no capital purchases for 2027. No contracts, vendor selections, bids, or other procurement actions were identified, and the transcript records no vote at this hearing.