Residents of Dunwoody can breathe a little easier regarding one aspect of their finances, as the city has decided to hold the line on its millage rate for 2025. The City Council, being ever-conscious of the household budgets, has chosen to maintain the property tax rate at 3.040 mills for the year, the same rate it's been for the past two years. This was detailed in an official release provided by the City of Dunwoody, in which they sought to clarify misinterpretations that may arise from a state-issued statement—which suggests a tax increase is imminent.
The explanation behind keeping the millage rate steady is coupled with a tax relief for homestead properties, which sees a one-mill reduction, effectively dropping their rate to 2.040 mills. "These combined exemptions mean that no homestead property will see a city tax bill increase this year," the City of Dunwoody proclaimed in their announcement, a refreshing piece of news for homeowners amid increasing living costs elsewhere. However, the caveat lies with commercial and non-homestead residential properties—like rental units—which will likely face a tax hike stemming from higher assessed values.
Dunwoody city officials have also laid out a timeline for community engagement on the tax rate topic, arranging three public hearings this June. According to the City of Dunwoody's press release, these sessions are scheduled for June 16 at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., and another on June 30 at 6 p.m., all to be held at the city hall. Offering a platform for residents to voice their concerns demonstrates the city's intention to keep the process transparent and inclusive.
In compliance with state law, the city was mandated to file a notice revealing a 3.61 percent increase in property taxes due to reassessments by DeKalb County. Though, this percentage reflects the same 3.040 millage rate, the overall tax bills for those without homestead exemptions will, therefore, experience a rise. These details and more are available for residents' perusal on the City of Dunwoody's website.
