Atlanta, GA Property Tax Calculator
Estimate property tax for a home in Atlanta, GA. Homes in Atlanta are assessed by Fulton County, where the effective property tax rate runs about 1.00% of market value — so a median-priced Atlanta home of $420,000 generates roughly $4,200 in annual property tax. Enter your specific home value below for a custom estimate.
Annual Tax
$4,200
1.00% of $420,000
Monthly Tax
$350
Typically escrowed with your mortgage
State Rank
#26 of 51
Highest rate = #1
vs. National Average
Highest property tax states
- New Jersey2.49%
- Illinois2.23%
- New Hampshire2.18%
- Connecticut2.15%
- Vermont1.90%
Lowest property tax states
- Hawaii0.32%
- Alabama0.41%
- Colorado0.55%
- Louisiana0.56%
- District of Columbia0.57%
These are state-level averages. Individual counties and cities can vary significantly — a home in Austin's urban core may have a far higher effective rate than the Texas state average, for example. For the most accurate estimate, get the exact millage rate from your county assessor and override the rate field above.
How to use it
A two-minute guide.
The Home Value field is pre-filled with Atlanta's median home value of $420,000. Override with your actual home's market value for a specific estimate — your tax bill scales linearly with home value.
The rate is pre-filled with Fulton County's effective rate of 1.00% — the county-level average for owner-occupied homes, which is more precise than Georgia's statewide average of 0.92%. Individual school districts and special taxing zones within Atlanta still shift the exact figure — if you know the rate from your latest tax bill, override it for the most precise estimate.
You'll see your estimated annual property tax, the monthly amount (which is typically escrowed with your mortgage payment), and a comparison to other states.
How it works
The math behind the result.
How Atlanta's tax bill works out. Homes in Atlanta are assessed and billed through Fulton County. The effective rate there averages about 1.00% of market value — above Georgia's statewide average of 0.92%. On Atlanta's median home value of $420,000, that's approximately $4,200/year, or $350/month when escrowed with your mortgage.
How assessment works in Georgia. County tax assessors value property at fair market value each January 1; taxes are levied on 40% of that value. Annual assessment notices go out in late spring.
Exemptions worth claiming. Homestead exemptions vary widely by county — Fulton's base exemption plus a floating inflation-cap exemption is typical; a new statewide floating homestead cap (2024's HB 581) limits annual increases unless a county opts out. Exemptions are the most common reason two identical Atlanta homes pay different tax bills — make sure yours are on file with Fulton County.
What property tax actually pays for. In Atlanta — like the rest of Georgia — property tax funds local schools, public safety (police, fire), road maintenance, parks, libraries, and county government. Most of your bill stays in your county and school district.
Comparing to other states. Effective rates vary enormously across the US — from about 0.3% in Hawaii to nearly 2.5% in New Jersey. Atlanta's 1.00% puts it in the lower third nationally.
Questions
Frequently asked.
Buying in Atlanta? Estimate your full mortgage payment with our Atlanta Mortgage Calculator. Or see how Georgia property tax rates compare across the state with our Georgia Property Tax Calculator.
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