Fulton County Board Proposes 12.80% Property Tax Increase: Public Hearings Scheduled

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners plans to increase 2023 General Fund property taxes by 12.80 percent above the rollback millage rate, triggering the requirement for three public hearings to gather public input on the proposed tax hike.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners plans to increase the 2023 General Fund property taxes by 12.80 percent above the rollback millage rate following a reassessment of property values. (PHOTO: Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Fulton County Board’s Proposed 12.80% Property Tax Hike Sparks Public Hearings for Input

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has announced its plan to raise the General Fund property taxes for 2023 by 12.80 percent above the rollback millage rate. According to South Fulton Neighbor, this decision comes after a reassessment of property values, which is required by law when recent property sales indicate an increase in fair market value for specific properties.

To calculate the new millage rate, Georgia law mandates that a rollback millage rate be computed, aiming to generate the same revenue as the previous year’s millage rate would have if no reassessment had taken place. However, the budget adopted by the Board of Commissioners calls for a millage rate higher than the rollback rate, leading to the need for three public hearings to be held to gather public input on the proposed tax increase.

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Citizens’ Opportunity: Participate In-Person or Online in Fulton County’s Tax Increase Hearings

The public hearings will be held at the Government Center Assembly Hall in Atlanta, Georgia. The dates for these hearings are August 2 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and August 16 at 10 a.m. Additionally, citizens have the option to participate via video conferencing through the Fulton County website or Zoom, using the provided links for each specific meeting:

• August 2, 10 a.m.
• August 2, 6 p.m.
• August 16, 10 a.m

The purpose of these hearings is to allow concerned citizens to express their opinions and provide feedback on the proposed property tax increase before the final millage rate is set by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.

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