Fulton County property tax due dates 2026
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Installment timeline
- Fulton County and other jurisdictions excluding City of Atlanta
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How to pay
Late payments and penalties
Interest accrues starting the next day after the due date. A 5% penalty applies on day 120 and every 120 days afterward, up to 20%.
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Assessment appeals
45 days from the assessment notice; use the date printed on your notice if different from July 31.
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Exemptions
Fulton County School District senior homestead exemption
Who may qualify
Owners age 65 or older as of January 1 with homestead in the district for at least 5 of the last 6 years.
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County offices
Fulton County Tax Commissioner
collector
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Fulton County Board of Assessors
assessor
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County notes
City of Atlanta property taxes have a separate September 30, 2026 deadline.
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Eligible owners who missed April 1 can also apply for 2026 homestead during the assessment appeal period.
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The 2026 bills are temporary bills under a court order, using the preliminary 2026 digest and 2025 millage rates.
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Common questions
When is property tax due in Fulton County?
Fulton County and other jurisdictions excluding City of Atlanta: October 15, 2026 (announced).
Where can I pay Fulton County property tax?
Use the official payment portal: https://www.fultoncountytaxes.org/. Online, Mail, In person
What is the Fulton County appeal deadline?
July 31, 2026. Online, by mail or at Board of Assessors offices.
What happens if my Fulton County payment is late?
Interest accrues starting the next day after the due date. A 5% penalty applies on day 120 and every 120 days afterward, up to 20%.
Sources and verification
https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/News/2026/08/14/Fulton-County-Issues-Property-Tax-Bills
The Fulton County Tax Commissioner will mail all 2026 property tax bills on Saturday, August 15.
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https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/News/2026/08/14/Fulton-County-Issues-Property-Tax-Bills
City of Atlanta property taxes are due by September 30, 2026. Fulton County taxes, and those from all other jurisdictions, are due by October 15, 2026.
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https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/News/2026/08/14/Fulton-County-Issues-Property-Tax-Bills
City of Atlanta property taxes are due by September 30, 2026.
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https://fultoncountyga.gov/News/2026/06/19/Fulton-County-2026-Assessments-Now-Available-Online
Homeowners who owned their home as of January 1 and otherwise qualified for a homestead exemption for tax year 2026 but did not apply for a homestead exemption by the April 1 deadline can now do so during the appeal period.
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https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/News/2026/08/14/Fulton-County-Issues-Property-Tax-Bills
This year’s tax bills will be temporary bills based on valuations in the preliminary 2026 Tax Digest and each taxing jurisdiction’s 2025 millage rate, as authorized August 4, 2026, by Superior Court of Fulton County.
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https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/News/2026/08/14/Fulton-County-Issues-Property-Tax-Bills
Fulton County taxes, and those from all other jurisdictions, are due by October 15, 2026.
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https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/News/2026/08/14/Fulton-County-Issues-Property-Tax-Bills
If taxes are not paid by the due date, interest will begin to accrue the next day and will continue until the bill is paid in full. An additional 5% penalty will be charged on the 120th day after the due date and will continue to accrue 5% every 120 days thereafter until paid in full, up to a maximum of 20%.
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https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/News/2026/08/14/Fulton-County-Issues-Property-Tax-Bills
Tax bills can also be viewed online at www.fultoncountytaxes.org
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https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/News/2026/08/14/Fulton-County-Issues-Property-Tax-Bills
Property tax bills can be paid online, by mail or in person
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https://fultoncountyga.gov/News/2026/06/19/Fulton-County-2026-Assessments-Now-Available-Online
The appeals deadline for most property owners is Friday, July 31, 2026, unless another date is specifically printed on the notice of assessment.
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https://fultoncountyga.gov/News/2026/06/19/Fulton-County-2026-Assessments-Now-Available-Online
By law, property owners have a 45-day period to appeal their notice of assessment if they do not believe their notice reflects fair market value. The appeals deadline for most property owners is Friday, July 31, 2026, unless another date is specifically printed on the notice of assessment.
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https://fultoncountyga.gov/News/2026/06/19/Fulton-County-2026-Assessments-Now-Available-Online
Appeals may be submitted online at www.fultonassessor.org by mail, or in the offices of the Board of Assessors.
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https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/News/2026/03/09/Homestead-Exemption-Applications-Due-April-1
Every homeowner can qualify for a basic exemption on their primary residence.
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https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/News/2026/03/09/Homestead-Exemption-Applications-Due-April-1
Fulton County homeowners have until Wednesday, April 1, to seek a tax break that could save thousands of dollars on this year’s property taxes.
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https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/News/2026/03/16/Postcards-Notify-Homeowners-of-New-Tax-Exemption
The new exemption for homeowners within the Fulton County School District can exempt 25% of assessed property value for owners who were at least age 65 as of January 1, and 50% of assessed value for owners who were at least age 70 as of January 1. To qualify, taxpayers must have had a homestead exemption within the Fulton County School District for at least 5 of the last 6 years.
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Plan your next step
Estimate a bill and check your assessment
Census survey estimates, 2020–2024. These county medians describe a survey population; they do not establish your home’s correct assessment.
- Median home value
- $458,800
- Median annual taxes paid
- $4,033
- Estimated effective rate
- 0.88%
Census home values, Census taxes paid. Last verified 2026-10-24. Rate = median taxes ÷ median home value. Displayed rates are rounded; calculations use the unrounded ratio.
Appeal timing and filing
Published appeal deadline: July 31, 2026 (announced). This date has passed; check the official office for the current cycle.
45 days from the assessment notice; use the date printed on your notice if different from July 31.
How to file: Online, by mail or at Board of Assessors offices.
State guidance: File the property assessment appeal with the county Board of Tax Assessors within 45 days of the notice being sent.
Official appeal information and filing instructions
Appeal sources and verification
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No savings are promised. Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Estimate methodology and limitations.
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