Duluth Property Tax Records and Local Guide

Duluth sits in Gwinnett County, Georgia. All property tax work goes through county offices. The city has no separate tax office. Residents deal with Gwinnett County for bills, values, and appeals. Duluth is a thriving suburb northeast of Atlanta. It has over 31,000 people. The city offers parks, events, and services. County staff handle all tax tasks. Homeowners can visit the Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner office in Lawrenceville. The staff there help with forms and questions. This guide helps you find Duluth property tax records fast.

Duluth Property Tax Overview

Property taxes in Duluth flow through Gwinnett County systems. The county sets values. The county sends bills. The county collects payments. Duluth itself does not assess property. It does not bill residents. All tax work is county work.

Gwinnett County values properties each year. Values go out in late spring. You get a notice in the mail. It shows your new assessed value. You have 45 days to appeal. Appeals go to the Gwinnett County Board of Equalization. You can also choose a hearing officer. The process is fair and open to all.

Tax bills come in the fall. They are due December 20. The bill includes county taxes. It includes city taxes for Duluth. It includes school taxes. All three appear on one bill. You pay the county. The county splits the money. This keeps things simple for homeowners.

Georgia uses a 40% assessment rate. Gwinnett County follows this rule. Your assessed value equals 40% of market value. Millage rates apply to this amount. Rates change each year. Duluth has its own city millage. This adds to the county and school rates.

Note: Duluth property tax records are public. Search them online through Gwinnett County portals.

Gwinnett County Tax Office Services for Duluth

Gwinnett County runs the main tax office in Lawrenceville. This office helps Duluth residents. You can file forms there. You can ask questions. You can get help with tax issues.

The office sits at 75 Langley Drive. It is in Lawrenceville, GA 30046. This location is easy to reach. It sits near Highway 120. Parking is available on site.

Call the office at (770) 822-8800. Staff answer questions by phone. They can guide you through forms. They explain the appeal process. They help with homestead exemptions.

Hours are Monday through Friday. The office opens at 8:00 AM. It closes at 5:00 PM. Closed on weekends. Closed on county holidays. Call ahead to check hours on busy days.

This office handles many tasks. You can file for homestead here. You can ask about your assessment. You can get copies of records. Staff can explain your tax bill. They speak with homeowners every day.

Note: The Lawrenceville office is the main hub for all Gwinnett County tax services. Duluth residents can handle most needs there.

How Duluth Residents Pay Property Taxes

Paying taxes is easy once you know the steps. Gwinnett County mails bills to Duluth homes. You can pay in several ways. Pick the one that works for you.

Online payment is popular. Visit the Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner site. Pay with a credit card. Pay with a debit card. Pay with an e-check. Cards have a small fee. E-checks may be free. You need your parcel ID. You get a receipt by email.

Pay by mail if you prefer. Send a check to the Tax Commissioner. Write your parcel ID on it. Allow time for delivery. The postmark date counts. Do not wait until the last day.

Pay in person at the Lawrenceville office. You can pay with cash. You can pay with check. You can pay with card. Lines may form near the deadline. Go early to avoid waits.

Some residents use escrow. Your mortgage company pays the taxes. They collect it monthly. You do not need to do anything. Check with your lender. Make sure they paid on time.

Late taxes cost extra. Interest adds up. Penalties apply. Gwinnett County can place a lien. They can sell the lien to collect. Always pay by December 20. Contact the Tax Commissioner if you need help.

Ways to pay Duluth property taxes:

• Online through Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner
• By mail with check or money order
• In person at the Lawrenceville office on Langley Drive
• Through mortgage escrow if your lender handles it

Note: Many Duluth homes have values above $350,000. Taxes reflect these values.

Duluth Homestead Exemptions

Homestead exemptions save you money. They cut your tax bill. Duluth residents file with Gwinnett County. You file one time. The exemption stays until you move.

You must live in the home. It must be your main residence. You claim it as of January 1. You can only have one homestead in Georgia. Pick the home you live in most.

The basic state exemption is $2,000. This comes off your assessed value. Gwinnett County adds more exemptions. Seniors get extra breaks. Veterans get special deals. Disabled residents have options too.

Senior exemptions start at age 65. Some freeze your home value. Your taxes stay the same. Values can rise. Your tax does not. This helps seniors on fixed incomes.

File at the Gwinnett County office. Bring proof of residence. A driver's license works. A utility bill works. The form is short. Staff can help you fill it out.

The deadline is April 1. File by then to get savings this year. File late and wait until next year. Do not miss the date. The savings are worth the trip.

Veterans with full disability pay no tax on part of their home. Surviving spouses may keep this benefit. Bring your VA papers when you file. Staff will check your status.

Gwinnett County offers a Value Offset Exemption. It holds the taxable value constant for the county portion of your bill. This can provide significant savings as property values increase.

Note: Homestead forms are free. No one should charge you to file.

Gwinnett County Property Tax Records

Duluth is part of Gwinnett County. All tax work goes through the county. Gwinnett is Georgia's second largest county. Over 950,000 people live here. The county serves many cities.

The Gwinnett County property search covers Duluth. Look up any parcel. See the owner. See the value. See if taxes are paid. Search by address. Search by name. Search by parcel ID.

Values are public. Sales are public. Tax status is public. This helps buyers. It helps sellers. It helps owners track their own records.

For full details on Gwinnett County offices, visit the county page. You will find links to all tools. You will find phone numbers. You will find office locations.

View Gwinnett County Property Tax Records

Nearby Cities in Gwinnett County

Other cities near Duluth use the same tax system. Suwanee sits just north. It shares a border with Duluth. Suwanee residents also use the Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner. The same staff help both cities.

Lawrenceville is east of Duluth. It is the county seat. Lawrenceville residents file taxes with Gwinnett County. They can visit the Langley Drive office. Many people work in both cities.

Buford is northeast of Duluth. It spans Gwinnett and Hall counties. Buford residents in Gwinnett use the same county tax tools. They can also visit the Lawrenceville office.

Norcross is south of Duluth. It is a diverse community. Norcross uses the same county system. All four cities form central Gwinnett. They share services. They share tax offices.

Lilburn is southeast of Duluth. It has a small town feel. Lilburn homes are in Gwinnett County. Those residents use the same tax system. Duluth is close to these neighbors.

Duluth Property Tax Resources

Several sites help Duluth property owners. The city site has local info. The county site has tax tools. The state site has laws and facts.

Key links for Duluth taxes:

• City of Duluth - Local government and services
• Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner - Tax bills and payments
• Georgia DOR Gwinnett County Facts - State tax information

Start with the city site for local questions. Use county sites for tax tasks. Check state sites for your rights. All work together to serve Duluth residents.