Fulton County, GA property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Fulton County is 0.89%, above the Georgia median of 0.81% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $3,847 a year on a home worth $431,200.
- Effective rate
- 0.89%
- Median annual bill
- $3,847
- Median home value
- $431,200
- Rank in Georgia
- 79of 159
Median annual bill divided by median home value, Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,780 | $148 |
| $300,000 | $2,670 | $223 |
| $400,000 | $3,560 | $297 |
| $500,000 | $4,450 | $371 |
| $750,000 | $6,675 | $556 |
| $1,000,000 | $8,900 | $742 |
Fulton County millage rate by year, 2021 to 2025
In 2025, Fulton County levied 9.039 mills in unincorporated areas and the school district 17.080 mills, 26.119 mills combined (27.130 in 2021). On a $300,000 home, assessed at 40% or $120,000, that is $3,134 a year before exemptions. City taxes and special districts such as fire services, listed below, add to it where they apply.
| Year | County, unincorporated | School | Combined | On a $300,000 home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.039 | 17.080 | 26.119 | $3,134 |
| 2024 | 9.040 | 17.080 | 26.120 | $3,134 |
| 2023 | 9.050 | 17.140 | 26.190 | $3,143 |
| 2022 | 9.070 | 17.240 | 26.310 | $3,157 |
| 2021 | 9.540 | 17.590 | 27.130 | $3,256 |
Millage rates for cities and districts in Fulton County
| District | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | 5.750 | 5.750 | 4.951 | 5.750 | 5.750 |
| Atlanta | 10.370 | 10.400 | 10.400 | 10.400 | 9.730 |
| Beltline SSD | 2.000 | 2.000 | 2.000 | 2.000 | |
| BID Little Five Points | 3.000 | 3.000 | |||
| Chattahoochee Hills | 8.200 | 8.200 | 9.000 | 9.000 | 9.460 |
| CID Airport West | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 |
| CID Atlanta/midtown 05c | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 |
| CID Buckhead | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 |
| CID Downtown | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 |
| CID Fairburn/so Fulton 25 | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 | |
| CID Fulton Industrial 55d | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 |
| CID Little 5 Points | 0.000 | 0.000 | 4.000 | 3.500 | 3.500 |
| CID Midtown | 5.000 | ||||
| CID North Fulton | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 |
| CID Perimeter | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 | 4.000 |
| CID Roswell No Fulton 45a | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 | |
| CID South Fulton | 3.000 | ||||
| CID South Fulton/oakley CID | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 | 3.000 | |
| CID Westside | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 |
| College Park | 11.493 | 11.608 | 12.619 | 13.619 | 12.619 |
| County Incorporated | 9.039 | 9.040 | 9.050 | 9.070 | 9.540 |
| County SSD Fulton Industrial | 9.431 | 9.410 | 9.340 | 9.550 | 9.550 |
| East Point | 13.000 | 13.000 | 13.000 | 13.000 | 13.250 |
| Fairburn | 8.100 | 9.560 | 9.560 | 9.560 | 9.560 |
| Hapeville | 17.509 | 17.509 | 15.209 | 15.729 | 15.729 |
| Ind School Atlanta | 20.500 | 20.500 | 20.500 | 20.500 | 20.740 |
| Johns Creek | 3.742 | 3.896 | 3.896 | 4.376 | 4.376 |
| Milton | 4.503 | 4.745 | 4.753 | 4.921 | 5.218 |
| Mountain Park | 5.954 | 6.037 | 6.255 | 7.080 | 8.000 |
| Palmetto | 7.600 | 7.942 | 8.500 | 8.500 | 8.500 |
| Roswell | 4.949 | 4.949 | 4.049 | 4.463 | 4.718 |
| Sandy Springs | 4.731 | 4.731 | 4.731 | 4.731 | 4.731 |
| South Fulton | 12.399 | 12.399 | 12.399 | 12.899 | 12.899 |
| Union City | 11.526 | 12.114 | 11.114 | 12.284 | 13.197 |
| West End | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 |
Property tax rates by city in Fulton County
Among the 9 places listed, Atlanta city has the highest median effective rate at 0.97% and East Point city the lowest at 0.68%, against 0.89% for the county as a whole.
| Place | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta city * | 0.97% | $4,061 | $420,600 | 499,287 |
| South Fulton city | 0.75% | $2,037 | $270,600 | 109,157 |
| Sandy Springs city | 0.92% | $5,357 | $583,900 | 107,198 |
| Roswell city * | 0.83% | $4,296 | $520,500 | 92,577 |
| Johns Creek city | 0.85% | $4,950 | $583,700 | 82,115 |
| Alpharetta city | 0.87% | $5,254 | $605,700 | 66,355 |
| Milton city | 0.87% | $6,175 | $712,200 | 41,305 |
| East Point city | 0.68% | $1,680 | $247,500 | 38,233 |
| Fairburn city | 0.95% | $2,375 | $249,200 | 16,609 |
Fulton County compared with Georgia and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | 0.89% | $3,847 | $431,200 |
| Georgia median | 0.81% | $2,214 | $272,900 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Fulton County compared with neighboring counties
Fulton County borders 10 counties. Ranked from lowest to highest median effective rate, it places 9 of 11.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | 0.62% | $1,420 | $227,500 |
| Cobb County | 0.69% | $2,560 | $373,700 |
| Cherokee County | 0.70% | $2,734 | $389,800 |
| Forsyth County | 0.76% | $3,747 | $493,800 |
| Coweta County | 0.77% | $2,482 | $321,900 |
| Fayette County | 0.78% | $3,168 | $405,600 |
| Douglas County | 0.79% | $2,079 | $262,200 |
| Clayton County | 0.89% | $1,737 | $194,500 |
| Fulton County | 0.89% | $3,847 | $431,200 |
| DeKalb County | 0.92% | $3,046 | $331,400 |
| Gwinnett County | 0.98% | $3,381 | $345,700 |
Georgia statewide: Standard $2,000 state homestead exemption from county and school taxes, deducted from the 40% assessed value. Counties and school districts add their own, often much larger, local exemptions.
Due dates and payment
Georgia statewide: varies by county; most bills due between October 15 and December 20. Confirm the local schedule with the Fulton County tax office.
Appealing your assessment
Appeal within 45 days of the date the annual assessment notice was mailed. Bring recent sales of comparable homes, photos of condition issues, and any error in the record such as square footage or lot size. How to appeal, step by step.
How Georgia assesses value
40% of fair market value, then county and school millage applied. Full Georgia rules, exemptions and deadlines.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value. Places: Census place by county reference file. Georgia millage: Georgia Department of Revenue, county digest millage rates, 2021 to 2025. Neighbors: Census county adjacency file. Rules: Georgia Department of Revenue, Property Tax Homestead Exemptions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Fulton County, GA?
The median effective property tax rate in Fulton County is 0.89% of home value, above the Georgia median of 0.81% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $3,847 a year on a median home value of $431,200 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Fulton County?
About $3,560 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.89%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
When are property taxes due in Fulton County?
Georgia statewide: varies by county; most bills due between October 15 and December 20. Check the Fulton County tax office for the exact local dates.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Fulton County?
Appeal within 45 days of the date the annual assessment notice was mailed. Full Georgia rules are on the Georgia page.
What is the Fulton County millage rate?
For 2025, 9.039 mills for the county in unincorporated areas plus 17.080 mills for schools, 26.119 mills combined, from the Georgia Department of Revenue. One mill is $1 per $1,000 of assessed value, and assessed value is 40% of fair market value, so a $300,000 home owes about $3,134 before exemptions. Cities and special districts add their own mills.
How does Fulton County compare with the rest of Georgia?
Fulton County ranks 79 of 159 Georgia counties by effective rate. The Georgia median is 0.81% and the median bill is $2,214.