
Chattooga County property owners will see nearly $933,000 in property tax relief this year, with the reduction tied to revenue from the additional sales tax approved by voters last year.

Chattooga County property owners will see nearly $933,000 in property tax relief this year, with the reduction tied to revenue from the additional sales tax approved by voters last year.

Chattooga County’s tax digest has grown by more than $133 million over the past year, but county government is expected to levy nearly $933,000 less in maintenance and operations property taxes for 2026.

Chattooga County’s 2026 tax levy will be the subject of a public meeting this afternoon as county officials move toward finalizing the property tax rates used for this year’s tax bills.

Chattooga County property owners now know one major part of their 2026 property tax calculation, while another will be determined Friday.