Atlanta, Georgia Property Taxes
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Atlanta, Georgia
The city of Atlanta has a total of 3,256 properties with a cumulative value of $405.6M. This represents 3.68% of all real estate value in Clayton County. Property taxes collected in Atlanta across these 3,256 properties totaled $5.9M, with an average homeowner paying $1,820 in property taxes compared to the county average of $1,780. The average property tax rate in Atlanta is 1.45%, while the county average is 1.27%. Property values for tax purposes are determined by the local government and are based on the market value of the property.
The property tax timeline in Georgia begins on January 1st, when the property values are assessed. Property value notices are then issued between April and July, and property owners have 30 to 45 days after the notices are mailed to file an appeal. Finally, property tax bills are issued on September 1st.
Updated August 23, 2023
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Clayton Clerk of Court | (770) 477-3395 |
| Clayton Treasurer | (563) 245-1807 |
| City of Riverdale Tax | (770) 909-5501 |
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
| Property Value Notices Issued: | April - July |
| Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | 30 to 45 days after notices mailed |
| Property Tax Bills Issued: | September 1st |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | May - December, Varies by jurisdiction, Fulton County - October 15th |
| Available Exemptions | |
|---|---|
| Senior | Available |
| Disabled | Available |
| Homestead | Available |
| Veteran | Available |
| Solar/Wind | Not Available |
| Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Atlanta, Georgia
Residential Property Tax by ZIP code in Atlanta, Georgia
Property taxes in Atlanta are relatively low compared to the rest of Clayton County. The average property tax rate in Atlanta is 1.45%, while the average property tax rate in Clayton County is 1.27%. This means that property owners in Atlanta pay slightly more in taxes than those in the rest of the county.
Property tax rates in Atlanta vary significantly across ZIP codes. The ZIP code with the highest effective property tax rate is 30349, at 1.45%, while the ZIP code with the lowest effective property tax rate is not known. This variation is due to differences in home values across ZIP codes. Generally, the higher the home value, the higher the property tax rate. Therefore, property owners in more affluent ZIP codes tend to pay higher taxes than those in less affluent ZIP codes.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each ZIP code in Atlanta, Georgia. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30349 | $68,301 | $90,675 | $124,000 | $154,300 | $192,900 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each ZIP code in Atlanta, Georgia.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30349 | $736 | $1,221 | $1,785 | $2,300 | $2,915 |
Effective Property Tax Rate
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30349 | 1.08% | 1.35% | 1.44% | 1.49% | 1.51% |
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Real Estate Values in Atlanta, Georgia
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Average Home Value in Atlanta, Georgia
Last updated: August 2023
Average home value over time in Atlanta, Georgia
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Total unique home listings in Atlanta, Georgia
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Housing Expenses in Atlanta, Georgia
Housing expenses are a major part of the average household budget in the state. In fact, housing expenses account for nearly one-third of total expenses for the average household. As inflation continues, housing expenses continue to rise, eating up an ever-increasing portion of the household budget. Property taxes are the second largest component of housing expenses for the average property owner in the state, making up a significant portion of the total housing expenses. As housing expenses continue to rise, it is important for households to budget carefully and plan for the future to ensure they can afford their housing expenses.
Monthly Consumer Expenses for South region
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