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What is E-SPLOST and why is it important to Houston County?
An Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) is a one-cent sales tax that lasts a maximum of five years or until the established cap is reached. Legislation enacted in 1985 allows school districts the option to ask voters for the ability to levy and collect a one percent sales tax to help fund school improvements. It can be used to pay for capital projects or to retire debt, but cannot be used to pay government operating expenses, such as salaries.
Houston County voters will be asked to vote on a continuation of the one-cent sales tax for education on November 4, 2025. Early voting will be offered October 14-October 31, 2025. A continuation of the E-SPLOST will provide funds to improve safety and security, facilities, technology and transportation. Overall the funds would be used to create safer and better learning environments.
The current E-SPLOST ends March 31, 2027. This referendum asks to continue the one-cent E-SPLOST for five years, from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032, or until a cap of $275 million is reached, whichever comes first.
A continuation of the E-SPLOST will provide funds to improve safety and security, facilities, technology, and transportation. Overall the funds would be used to create safer and better learning environments.
