Fulton County residents are facing a potential property tax hike as the Board of Commissioners has proposed an increase. The proposed 12.49 percent jump over the rollback millage rate stems from the legal obligation of the Board of Tax Assessors to reassess the value of property when market trends indicate a hike in fair market value. As reported in a Fulton County press release, this annual re-evaluation is a mandatory step to ensure the tax digest reflects current property values.
The Georgia law has a safeguard in place requiring a rollback millage rate that would ostensibly generate the same revenue as the previous year, absent any reassessment increase. However, the Board's proposition aims to deliberately set a higher millage rate. To fully legitimize the process, three public hearings are mandated to give the community a chance to voice their concerns or support. These hearings are scheduled to be held at the Government Center Assembly Hall on July 9 and August 6, with dual sessions on the first date to accommodate varied public availability.
Fulton County will offer virtual access to the upcoming public hearings via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Registration links and meeting details are available on the County's official website. This option is intended to ensure broader public participation in the millage rate discussions.
Fulton County residents will have the opportunity to provide input on the proposed property tax increase during the upcoming public hearings. The sessions are intended to allow for community feedback before any final decision is made by the Board of Commissioners. Whether the proposed changes will be implemented as presented or revised in response to public comments will be determined following the hearings.
