Milton residents, it's time to bring your thoughts to the council chamber as the city gears up to discuss your property taxes. Scheduled for August, the City of Milton will host three public hearings on the municipal property tax rates for the fiscal year ahead. Mark your calendars for August 4 at 9 a.m. and again at 6 p.m., plus an additional session on August 11 in the evening, following a 6 p.m. work session. These sessions will unpack millage rate options and the proposed budget, setting the stage for citizen engagement before the City Council drops the gavel on a final decision.
Advertised in the Milton Herald, the city’s legal organ publication, the proposed millage rate is 4.193 mills—a modest dip from the previous year's 4.389 mills. For those keeping track, that's a 4.47% decrease. But don't just fix your gaze on these numbers; multiple millage rate options will also hit the floor for the City Council to examine. During which, strapped with context, City staff will also present detailed exposés on the budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
Another narrative thread in this tax tapestry is the greenspace bond rate—a separately calculated figure that narrates the tale of debt service payments. Discussion of the millage rate backing these payments will unfold during the final public hearing on August 11, right after the Council Work Session wraps up. The end goal? To sew up the millage rate saga with a vote that very night.
Situated as the city's largest revenue slice, property taxes are crucial; they fund essentials like emergency responding firefighters and police officers who keep the streets safe, not to mention maintaining those parks and trails you frequent. A "mill" in this context translates to $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value, courtesy of an assessment at 40% of fair market value by Fulton County's decree.
For the civic-minded or the tax-curious, the Milton Finance Department at 678-242-2511 or [email protected] is your go-to. They're standing by to field your questions about what your wallet can expect in the upcoming year.
