Question 1

Are these official tax bills?

Accepted Answer

No, these are planning estimates based on publicly available data. Actual tax bills depend on individual property assessments, exemptions, and local tax decisions. Always verify with your local tax assessor for official amounts.

Question 2

Why do towns differ from county averages?

Accepted Answer

Property taxes vary by municipality due to differences in local budgets, school district funding, assessment practices, and municipal services. County averages provide context, but individual towns may have significantly different rates.

Question 3

What data sources are used?

Accepted Answer

We use publicly available data from state and federal sources. All sources are clearly labeled on each page.

Question 4

What year is the data?

Accepted Answer

Data is explicitly labeled by year on each page. Different datasets update on different schedules. We always show the most recent available data and clearly label the year.

Question 5

Does this calculator include homestead exemptions or other relief?

Accepted Answer

The calculator applies the statewide $2,000 standard homestead exemption to assessed value for primary residences (toggle the primary-residence flag to compare). Many GA counties stack additional local exemptions (senior age-65, disability, floating homestead) that are not modeled automatically — those typically reduce the bill further. HB 581 statewide floating homestead exemption took effect Jan 1, 2025, but Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Cobb (and their school districts) all opted out, so the traditional calculation applies in those counties — see our HB 581 opt-out breakdown for the full county-by-county detail. Confirm eligibility and amounts with your county tax commissioner.

County	Median Bill	Eff. Rate
Fulton County 3 towns →	$4,033	0.88%
Gwinnett County	$3,617	0.95%
DeKalb County 1 town →	$3,310	0.93%
Cobb County 1 town →	$2,720	0.67%

Georgia Property Tax by County and Town

Georgia effective tax rates by county

Georgia counties — tax rates at a glance

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