{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-page-node-js","path":"/tsplost-faqs","result":{"data":{"site":{"siteMetadata":{"title":"Sandy Springs Gov"}},"nodePage":{"title":"TSPLOST FAQs","drupal_id":"62dbfc77-d2f4-4730-92e8-b06a423e4702","path":{"alias":"/tsplost-faqs"},"body":{"processed":"<h4>Who pays the 0.75% sales tax?</h4>\n\n<p>The sales tax is paid by anyone who purchases taxable products or services anywhere in Fulton County, outside of the Atlanta city limits. That includes residents, visitors, and businesses.</p>\n\n<h4>How do I know TSPLOST funds are spent on transportation projects?</h4>\n\n<p>The money collected through TSPLOST is specifically allocated to fund projects that accomplish one or more of the following:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Bridge improvements</li>\n\t<li>Congestion relief</li>\n\t<li>Operations and safety improvements</li>\n\t<li>Pedestrian and bicycle improvements</li>\n\t<li>Roadway projects</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h4>How are the projects chosen?</h4>\n\n<div>\n<p>TSPLOST projects are developed through a tiered revenue structure and identified through multiple studies and plans developed in the city, public input and approved by City Council.</p>\n\n<h4>Is this a new tax or a renewal?</h4>\n\n<p>The November 3, 2026, referendum is proposed as a renewal of the existing TSPLOST, not a separate additional transportation sales tax. If approved, it would continue the current 0.75% transportation sales tax for another five-year period.</p>\n\n<h4>Does TSPLOST apply to groceries, prescriptions, or other exempt items?</h4>\n\n<p>TSPLOST only applies to taxable sales. Items that are exempt from sales tax under Georgia law are not subject to TSPLOST.</p>\n\n<h4>Is TSPLOST paid through property tax?</h4>\n\n<p>No. TSPLOST is a&nbsp;<em>sales tax,&nbsp;</em>not a property tax.</p>\n\n<h4>Can projects change after the referendum?</h4>\n\n<p>Project lists are typically established as part of the referendum process, but project scopes, schedules, and costs may change due to engineering, right-of-way, permitting, utility coordination, construction costs, or revenue collections. Any significant changes should be handled through the applicable public approval process.</p>\n\n<h4>What happens if TSPLOST collects more revenue than expected?</h4>\n\n<p>If revenues exceed projections, additional eligible transportation projects may be advanced, or project funding may be adjusted according to the approved project framework and applicable intergovernmental agreements.</p>\n\n<h4>What happens if TSPLOST collects less revenue than expected?</h4>\n\n<p>If revenues are lower than projected, project schedules, scopes or funding plans may need to be adjusted. The City will prioritize projects based on public need, readiness, safety, and available funding.</p>\n\n<h4>When would proposed 2026 TSPLOST projects begin?</h4>\n\n<p>Project timing would vary. Some projects may be ready to move forward sooner, while others may require design, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, utility coordination, permitting, or additional funding before construction begins.</p>\n\n<h4>Will TSPLOST pay for the full cost of every proposed project?</h4>\n\n<p>Not always. Some projects may be fully funded by TSPLOST, while others may combine TSPLOST with federal, state, regional, grant, or local funding sources.</p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n</div>","summary":"Frequently asked questions regarding TSPLOST"},"cta":null,"metatag":[{"attributes":{"name":"title","content":"TSPLOST FAQs"}},{"attributes":{"name":"description","content":"Frequently asked questions regarding TSPLOST"}}],"relationships":{"type":{"name":"Page"},"field_tags":[{"name":"Construction Project","relationships":{"parent":[{"name":"SandySpringsGA.gov"}]}}]},"field_date":{"value":"July 23, 2026"},"field_long_title":"TSPLOST Frequently Asked Questions","field_page_layout":"sidebar"}},"pageContext":{"slug":"/tsplost-faqs"}},"staticQueryHashes":["1413031684","1419465866","171188893","1898769931","2277259475","2391788990","2930285144","3009090991","3276874092","3290541562","3434133909","3584882192","3909622830"]}