DEMOREST — The Demorest City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday at 5 p.m. on its proposed fiscal year 2026 budget and millage rate at the Demorest Municipal Conference Center, 250 Alabama St.
The hearing marks the second of three opportunities for residents to share feedback on the city’s annual operating and capital budget. A final hearing is scheduled for Oct. 30 at 6 p.m.
City officials have tentatively adopted a millage rate of 7.16 mills, which would result in an 8.6% increase in property taxes. Without the increase, the millage rate would remain at 6.593 mills.
According to city documents, the proposed change would raise annual property taxes by about $28 for a homestead property valued at $175,000 and roughly $40 for non-homestead property of the same value.
The council is expected to take public comments Tuesday and may enter executive session before adjourning.
