Houston County Board of Education pass the lowest millage since 1992

PERRY — At the Aug. 11, Board of Education meeting, the Board approved a full rollback of the millage rate. This year, the rate is 11.677 mills, the lowest rate since 1992. The previous millage rate was 11.719 mills. 

Chief Financial Office Michelle Morris said in an interview that only 22 of the state’s 180 school districts have a lower millage rate. After receiving the 2026 tax digest, Morris said the District determined they could recommend a full rollback of the millage rate while also funding what is needed in the FY27 budget. 

“Each year the district receives the final tax digest which reflects the changes in property values as well as growth from new construction and development,” she said.“The full rollback means the school district is lowering its tax rate to offset the overall increase in the tax digest attributable to existing property reassessments.”  

The district expects a small increase in revenue from property taxes, it was noted. The increase will come from new homes and new development and not from existing homeowners. 

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Richard Rogers said he thinks the rollback rate reflects the work of the Houston County Board of Education. 

“I am extremely proud that we are able to meet the needs of our district while maintaining the lowest school millage rates in the state,” Rogers said in an interview. 

According to Rogers, the rollback rate is made to benefit taxpayers and the overall community. He said the “careful financial planning” of the district put them in the position for the rollback. 

“Long term, we want to continue to plan responsibly and make investments that support students and employees,” he said.