Understanding Local Taxes

How Your Tax Dollar Is Divided

In Fulton County, the Tax Commissioner takes the appraised value and the exemption status provided by the Board of Tax Assessors, along with the millage rates set by the Board of Commissioners and other Governing Authorities, to calculate taxes for each property.

The City's Charter mandates that the millage rate — the tax portion charged by the city (4.731) — "shall not exceed 4.731 unless a higher limit is recommended by resolution of the city council and approved by the qualified voters of the City of Sandy Springs." A portion of your property and vehicle taxes stays within the City of Sandy Springs. The remainder is distributed to Fulton County, Fulton County Schools, and the State of Georgia.

The City of Sandy Springs receives 14% of your local tax dollars.

Local Tax Dollar Allocation Taxing Authority Millage Rate per $1,000 Share of Total Bill City of Sandy Springs 4.731 14% Fulton Schools 18.502 54% Fulton O & M (Operating and Maintenance) 10.281 30% Fulton Bonds 0.27 1% State of Georgia 0.20 1% Total33.984100%

The City prides itself on maximizing your tax dollars by providing outstanding public safety services with nationally acclaimed police and fire departments, responsive emergency call center and EMS services, coupled with best practices in areas that touch residents' lives every day — community appearance, recreation and parks, road and sidewalk projects, traffic management, and stormwater management.

Associated Documents

• Property Taxes Presentation (PDF), August 9, 2018