Property Taxes

• What is the City’s millage rate?

  Milton's maintenance and operating millage rate is 4.389 for 2024. The 2024 property tax bill also includes the Greenspace Bond millage rate of 0.364 mills. That adds up to a total millage rate of 4.753 mills.

  Note: A mill is $1 per $1,000 of assessed property value

   

• What happens if I do not receive my tax bill?

  Contact the city’s Finance Department at 678-242-2511. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve you of the responsibility to make payment by the due date.

• How can I change the mailing address on my tax bill?

  Submit a written request to the Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors either by (1) visiting the website at www.fultonassessor.org and accessing the Online Filing tab; or (2) mail to: Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors, Homestead and Return Division, 235 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 1100, Atlanta, GA 30303; or (3) make the request in person at the local Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors branch (11575 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009).

• Who has responsibility for property valuation for property tax purposes?

  The Fulton County Board of Assessors is responsible for valuing all real and personal property within Fulton County, including the City of Milton. They can be reached at 404-612-6440 or by mail at:
  
  Fulton County Board of Assessors
  235 Peachtree Street, Suite 1400
  Atlanta, GA 30303

• What role does the City of Milton have in property valuation?

  The City of Milton has no role in determining the valuations set on either real or personal property. All inquiries should be referred to the Fulton County Board of Assessors.

• How can I appeal my property value?

  You may appeal to the Fulton County Board of Assessors. For more information on filing an appeal or return, please contact the Assessors’ Office at 404-612-6440. If you filed an appeal against your property assessment, you are still required to pay the bill by the due date. Once the Fulton County Board of Assessors or Board of Equalization makes a final decision on your appeal, please forward a copy of the decision to:
  City of Milton Finance Department
  2006 Heritage Walk
  Milton, GA 30004

  The City of Milton will make a note of the change.  Once Fulton County has updated the tax record, the City of Milton will record the new value and process any resulting billing adjustments, resulting in a supplemental tax bill or a property tax refund.

• When are the City of Milton property taxes due?

  Taxes are billed each year around October 10, and due around December 15. Check your bill for the exact due date.

   

• How can I pay my taxes?

  For your convenience, you may pay by any of the following methods:

  • Online: Visit www.miltonga.gov for more information.
  • By phone: Call 678-242-2511 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • By mail:
    City of Milton, Attn: Finance Department
    2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA 30004
    
    Please make check(s) payable to City of Milton
  • In person:
    Milton City Hall, Finance Department,
    2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA 30004

    Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Note: There is a 3% service fee for all payments made by credit card, and a $1.75 service fee for all payments made by e-check.

    
    
    

• What methods of payments are accepted?

  Cash (exact change please), check, money orders, certified checks, e-checks, or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover).
  

  Please note, there is a 3% service fee for paying online or by phone with a credit card, and a $1.75 service fee for paying online with an e-check.

• My mortgage company is responsible for paying my property taxes, what do I need to do?

  Forward a copy of the tax bill to your mortgage company to ensure they have the bill on record and there will be no delay in payment processing.

• Who should pay the taxes?

  The current owner is always responsible for any outstanding taxes on his or her property. Property taxes “follow” the property and are levied against the same.

• Is there a penalty for late payment?

  Any accounts not paid within 60 days of the billing date will accrue interest monthly at 0.521% until the taxes are paid in full. If the taxes remain delinquent 60 days after the due date, there will be a 5-percent penalty charged on unpaid taxes. After 120 days from the imposition of the initial penalty, an additional 5% of any tax amount remaining due shall be imposed. This will continue every 120 days not to exceed 20% of the principal amount of the tax originally due. Penalties and interest charges shall not be waived, regardless of the reason for the delinquent payment.

• Do I get an exemption on my property tax from the City of Milton?

  Click here to download the application for basic homestead exemption from Fulton County.

  Several types of homestead exemptions have been enacted to reduce the burden of ad valorem taxation. To qualify, property owners must own and occupy their home as primary residence as of Jan. 1.

  Property owners already receiving a basic homestead exemption from Fulton County need not reapply for the county’s exemption unless there is a change in ownership or the owner is applying for a different exemption.  The City will automatically apply the floating homestead exemption (CPI) to those parcels with a basic homestead exemption and no additional application is needed. 

  Applications received after April 1 will become eligible the following tax year.  The following exemptions are offered:

  • Basic Homestead Exemption of $15,000 off the assessed value of your tax bill for maintenance and operating purposes (Applied for through Fulton County)
  • Floating Homestead Exemption is an exemption for maintenance and operations purposes in an amount by which the current year assessed value exceeds the “adjusted base year value.” The adjusted base year value is the value in the year preceding the year in which the exemption was granted, plus (a) the lesser of (i) 3% or the inflation rate and (b) any improvements made after the base year. (Applied for through Fulton County)
  • Senior Exemption of $25,000 for homeowners who are age 65 or older before Jan. 1 of the year for which the application is submitted. There is no income requirement, and the exemption applies for both maintenance and operating as well as general obligation bond purposes. (Applied for through City of Milton)
  • Full Value Exemption for those age 70-plus is available to residents 70 or older on or before Jan. 1 of the year in which the application for exemption is submitted for maintenance and operating and general obligation bond purposes. Certain income qualifications apply for residents 70 or older -- specifically, a $100,000 annual income threshold. (Applied for through City of Milton)
  • Disability Exemption, a full-value exemption for residents who had have their disability certified by a Georgia medical physician and provide documentation, like a driver’s license, to verify their Milton address. They also must meet an income requirement for themselves and their spouse (if applicable) tied to the annual Social Security benefit, which is $87,048 for 2023. There is no age requirement. (Applied for through City of Milton)
  • Veteran's Exemption, an exemption set annually by the U.S. Veterans Administration. Homeowners who are disabled veterans must apply through Fulton County for this exemption. Once approved by Fulton County, there is nothing further you have to do with the City of Milton.

  Homestead exemption application for senior or disabled citizens must be filed with the Finance Department by April 1 at 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA 30004.  For additions information on eligibility or proper method of applying, contact the City of Milton at 678-242-2500.  City Hall is located in the downtown Milton/Crabapple area at 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA 30004.

  The exemptions are automatically renewed each year unless there is a change in ownership, you no longer meet the eligibility requirements, or you are requested to by the city. For all exemptions, the property must be in the name of the applicant and filed by the deadline (Applications postmarked by the due date are accepted). The amount exempted is deducted from the 40 percent assessed value of the property in the applicable tax categories.

  Several types of homestead exemptions have been enacted to reduce the burden of ad valorem taxation. The exemptions apply only to “homestead” property -- you must own, occupy and claim your property as your legal residence by Jan. 1 of the tax year to be eligible. Only one person need apply if more than one name appears on the deed.

• What should I do if I closed my business or sold a piece of personal property (boats, equipment, etc.) during the tax year?

  If you closed your business or the personal property was sold after Jan. 1 of the current year, the tax is still due. You must also notify Fulton County Board of Assessors at 404-612-6440 (option 2, then 1) that the property closed or sold after Jan. 1.

• What happens if I have a returned check for my property tax payment?

  A return check fee of $30 will be assessed.

• What happens if I do not pay my city property taxes?

  Any unpaid property taxes will be subject to the issuance of a FiFa (lien) in accordance with O.C.G.A. §48-3-3, which may result in the sale of the FiFa. Additionally, unpaid personal property taxes will be subject to the revocation of your business license and may prevent participation in city functions

• How can I get answers to other tax questions?

  Contact the City of Milton Finance Department at 678-242-2500. Our office is always ready to assist you.