Atlanta Property Tax Search and Records Guide

Atlanta property tax records are kept by Fulton County. The city of Atlanta sits inside Fulton County. All tax matters for Atlanta homes and land go through county offices. Residents pay property taxes to Fulton County. The county also sets the value of each property. This guide shows where to find Atlanta tax records and how to use them.

Atlanta Property Tax Overview

Property taxes in Atlanta work through Fulton County. The city does not have its own tax office. All tax bills come from the Fulton County Tax Commissioner. The Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors sets values for every Atlanta property. This means Atlanta residents must work with county staff for all tax needs.

The tax year starts on January 1. Fulton County sends out assessment notices in late spring. These notices tell you what the county thinks your property is worth. You have 45 days to file an appeal if you think the value is too high. The appeal goes to the Fulton County Board of Equalization. You can also pick a hearing officer or an arbitrator.

Tax bills arrive in the fall. They are due by December 20 each year. The bill includes taxes for Fulton County, Atlanta Public Schools, and the city of Atlanta. All these charges appear on one bill from the county. You pay the county, and they send the right amounts to each group. This makes it easy to see your total tax load in one place.

Atlanta uses the same 40% assessment rate as all of Georgia. This means your assessed value is 40% of your fair market value. The millage rate is then applied to this assessed value. The millage rate changes each year based on budgets. Atlanta has one of the higher millage rates in the state due to city and school costs.

Note: All Atlanta property tax records are public and can be searched online through Fulton County systems.

Fulton County Tax Offices Serving Atlanta

Fulton County runs several offices where Atlanta residents can get help. The main office is in downtown Atlanta. There are also service centers around the metro area. These offices handle homestead forms, tax bills, and questions about values.

The Board of Tax Assessors Main Office is at 235 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30303. This office sits in the heart of downtown. You can reach them by phone at (404) 612-6440. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. This is where you file appeals and ask questions about your property value.

The Greenbriar Service Center serves south Atlanta residents. It is inside the Greenbriar Mall. This makes it easy for people who live far from downtown. The South Fulton Service Center helps residents in the southern part of the county. Both centers offer many of the same services as the main office.

The Tax Commissioner handles tax bills and payments. Their office is at 141 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. You can call them at 404-613-6100. This office takes payments, sets up payment plans, and deals with late taxes. They also handle tag and title work for vehicles.

Note: Call ahead to confirm which office can help with your specific property tax need.

How Atlanta Residents Pay Property Taxes

Paying property taxes in Atlanta is simple once you know the steps. Fulton County mails tax bills to the address on file. You can pay online, by mail, or in person. The county offers many ways to fit different needs.

Online payment is the fastest way. Go to the Fulton County Tax Commissioner website. You can pay with a credit card, debit card, or e-check. There is a small fee for card payments. E-checks are often free. You need your parcel ID or bill number to pay online. The system sends you a receipt by email right away.

You can also pay by mail. Send a check or money order to the Tax Commissioner office. Write your parcel ID on the check. Allow enough time for mail to arrive before the due date. The postmark date counts as the payment date.

In-person payments work at the Tax Commissioner office on Pryor Street. You can pay with cash, check, or card. There may be a line during busy times. The office gets crowded near the December 20 deadline. Try to go early in the tax season to avoid waits.

If you cannot pay the full amount by the due date, contact the Tax Commissioner. They may offer a payment plan. You must set this up before the taxes become late. Late taxes gain interest and penalties. Fulton County can also sell tax liens on properties with unpaid taxes.

The main ways to pay Atlanta property taxes are:

• Online through the Fulton County Tax Commissioner website
• By mail with check or money order
• In person at 141 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta
• Through your mortgage escrow if your lender handles taxes

Note: Many Atlanta residents have taxes paid through escrow as part of their monthly mortgage payment.

Atlanta Homestead Exemptions

Homestead exemptions lower your property tax bill. They take value off your home before taxes are calculated. Atlanta residents file for these exemptions through Fulton County. You only need to file once. The exemption stays on your property until you move or sell.

To qualify, the property must be your main home. You must live there as of January 1 of the tax year. You can only have one homestead exemption in Georgia. If you own more than one home, pick the one you live in most of the time. The deadline to apply is April 1.

Fulton County offers the basic state homestead exemption. This takes $2,000 off your assessed value. Fulton also has extra exemptions for seniors, veterans, and disabled residents. Senior exemptions start at age 65. Some senior exemptions freeze your home value. This means your taxes will not go up even if market values rise.

File for homestead at the Fulton County Tax Commissioner office. You can also file at service centers. Bring proof that you live at the address. A driver's license, voter card, or utility bill works. The form is simple and takes just a few minutes to complete.

Veterans with total disability can get bigger exemptions. Surviving spouses of veterans may also qualify. Disabled homeowners can get extra relief too. Each type of exemption needs different proof. Call the Tax Commissioner at 404-613-6100 to ask what papers you need.

Your homestead exemption saves you money on both county and school taxes. Atlanta Public Schools gets a large part of your tax bill. The homestead cut helps with this part too. File on time to get the full benefit for that tax year. Late filings may delay your savings until the next year.

Note: Homestead exemption applications must be filed by April 1 to apply to the current tax year.

Fulton County Property Tax Records

Atlanta is in Fulton County. All tax work for Atlanta goes through the county. Fulton County serves over one million people. It includes other cities like Sandy Springs, Roswell, and Johns Creek. The county tax system covers all of these places.

The Fulton County property search lets you look up any parcel. You can see values, owners, and tax status. This helps buyers, sellers, and owners stay informed. You can search by address, owner name, or parcel ID.

For more on Fulton County tax offices, full fee lists, and appeal rules, visit the Fulton County page. You will find links to online tools and contact info for all offices.

View Fulton County Property Tax Records

Nearby Cities in Fulton County

Other cities near Atlanta also use Fulton County for property taxes. Sandy Springs sits just north of Atlanta. It has its own city services but uses the same county tax system. Roswell and Alpharetta are further north in Fulton County. They also pay taxes through the county.

College Park and East Point border Atlanta to the south. These cities are in both Fulton and Clayton counties. Parts of these cities use Fulton tax offices. Other parts use Clayton. Check your address to know which county handles your taxes.

All these cities can use the same Fulton County online tools. The property search covers the whole county. Tax payment options are the same no matter which city you live in. Homestead rules apply across all of Fulton County.

Atlanta Property Tax Resources

Several websites help Atlanta property owners. The Fulton County Assessor site has property search and forms. The Tax Commissioner site handles payments. State sites explain the laws and your rights.

Here are key links for Atlanta property taxes:

• Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors - Property values and appeals
• Fulton County Tax Commissioner - Tax bills and payments
• City of Atlanta - City services and information
• Georgia DOR Fulton County Facts - State tax facts
• Georgia Taxpayer Bill of Rights - Your appeal rights

These sites work together to serve Atlanta residents. Start with Fulton County sites for most tasks. Use state sites to learn about laws and rights. The city site has info on local services that your taxes help fund.