City of Atlanta Property Tax Records: Search Tax Bills, Assessment Values, Mill Rates & Payments
Atlanta property tax records can feel confusing because the city tax question often touches more than one office. Use the City of Atlanta Office of Revenue for city property-tax information, ATL311 and lien payoff questions; use Fulton or DeKalb county systems for the actual tax bill, assessment value, homestead exemption and parcel lookup depending on which side of Atlanta the property sits on.
Fastest Way to Find City of Atlanta Property Tax Records
Atlanta Property Tax Contacts You Actually Need
Call the correct office before paying, appealing, requesting payoff, or visiting. The City of Atlanta, Fulton County and DeKalb County each handle different parts of the property-tax workflow.
City of Atlanta Office of Revenue
Fulton County Tax Commissioner
DeKalb County Tax Commissioner
Atlanta GIS Help
Before You Search: Is the Atlanta Property in Fulton County or DeKalb County?
This is the biggest Atlanta property-tax mistake. City of Atlanta properties can point you to city mill rates and ATL311, but the bill and assessment workflow depends on the county side.
| Your Need | Fulton-Side Atlanta | DeKalb-Side Atlanta | Do Not Use This For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actual property tax bill | Fulton County Tax Commissioner | DeKalb County Tax Commissioner | Assessment appeal or value correction. |
| Assessment value / parcel record | Fulton Board of Assessors / qPublic | DeKalb Property Appraisal | Final bill payoff. |
| City mill rates / city tax info | City of Atlanta Office of Revenue | City of Atlanta Office of Revenue | County property record correction. |
| Map, NPU, zoning, parcel context | Atlanta GIS + county assessor | Atlanta GIS + county appraisal | Legal boundary survey or title proof. |
What the City of Atlanta Office of Revenue Helps With
The City of Atlanta Office of Revenue is the right place for city property-tax information, property-tax FAQ links, City mill-rate context, ATL311 routing and lien payoff email routing. It is not the same as the Fulton or DeKalb tax-bill search.
Property Tax Information
Use for city tax resources, tax bill guide, mill-rate history and links to Fulton/DeKalb tax offices.
ATL311
Call 404-546-0311 for general City of Atlanta property tax questions.
Lien payoff email
For lien payoff questions, the Office of Revenue lists closingpayoffbox@atlantaga.gov.
Micro step-by-step: Use City of Atlanta property tax information
- Open the City of Atlanta Property Tax Information page.
- Use the city page when your question is about City mill rates, city tax resources, public hearings or tax bill guidance.
- If you need a bill, click the appropriate Fulton or DeKalb tax commissioner link.
- If you need value, click the appropriate Fulton or DeKalb assessor/appraisal link.
- For general city questions, call ATL311 at 404-546-0311.
- For lien payoff questions, email the city payoff inbox listed by the Office of Revenue.
City of Atlanta FY26 Property Tax Mill Rates to Know
Mill rates are one part of the tax calculation. The county assessor/appraisal office sets the property value and exemption status, and the county tax commissioner/tax office uses those values with millage rates to calculate bills.
| City Levy | FY26 Mill Rate | Purpose / Searcher Note |
|---|---|---|
| City Operating | 9.52 | General operating expenses of the City of Atlanta. |
| Bonds | 0.85 | Debt service payments on General Obligation Bond issues. |
| Parks | 1.00 | Expenses related to City of Atlanta parks. |
| City of Atlanta total | 11.37 | City total before any applicable special district levy. |
| Special Service District | 2.00 | Atlanta Beltline commercial projects; applies to specific taxpayers. |
| Special Service District | 2.00 | Atlanta Stitch; applies to specific taxpayers. |
How to Search Fulton-Side City of Atlanta Property Tax Records
Use this section when the Atlanta property is in Fulton County. Fulton County Tax Commissioner handles tax bill search and payments; Fulton Board of Assessors handles values, exemptions, assessment notices and parcel records.
Search by parcel
Fulton tax search supports complete or partial parcel ID.
Search by account
Use account number if it appears on a prior bill.
Search by address
Use physical address when parcel/account is not available.
Use assessor
Fulton assessor qPublic is for valuation and property record data.
Micro step-by-step: Search a Fulton-side Atlanta tax bill
- Confirm the property is on the Fulton County side of Atlanta.
- Collect complete or partial parcel ID, account number or physical address.
- Open Fulton County Tax Commissioner property taxes.
- Use “Search For a Tax Bill” to locate the bill.
- Open the matching bill and verify owner, parcel, address, year and balance.
- Save the bill number, parcel ID, tax year and payment confirmation if you pay.
- Use Fulton Board of Assessors if the value or exemption looks wrong.
Micro step-by-step: Search Fulton assessment value or exemption
- Open Fulton Board of Assessors or qPublic property search.
- Search by owner, address or parcel ID.
- Check property characteristics, appraised value, exemptions and assessment notice details.
- If you received an assessment notice, note the 45-day appeal window from the notice date.
- Use the tax commissioner only for tax bill/payment questions.
How to Search DeKalb-Side City of Atlanta Property Tax Records
Use this section when the Atlanta property is in DeKalb County. DeKalb Tax Commissioner handles tax search/payment; DeKalb Property Appraisal handles assessed values and property-appraisal records.
Real Estate Search
Use the DeKalb public access tax search for real estate tax records.
eCheck option
DeKalb states there is no service fee for paying by eCheck.
Property tax email
proptax@dekalbcountyga.gov for property tax questions.
Appraisal
Use DeKalb Property Appraisal for valuation and assessment questions.
Micro step-by-step: Search a DeKalb-side Atlanta tax bill
- Confirm the property is in DeKalb County, not Fulton County.
- Open the DeKalb public access property-tax search.
- Accept the disclaimer if the system requires it.
- Use real estate search and enter parcel, owner or property details.
- Verify owner, parcel, address, year and amount before paying.
- Choose eCheck if you want to avoid the DeKalb eCheck service fee.
- Save the confirmation and receipt details.
Micro step-by-step: Search DeKalb appraisal value
- Open DeKalb County Property Appraisal.
- Use Real Estate Search, Advanced/Sales Search or Map Search.
- Check property characteristics, assessment value and exemption context.
- If the value looks wrong, review appeal information and the assessment notice date.
- Use the Tax Commissioner only for bill and collection questions.
How to Pay or Verify Atlanta Property Taxes Without Using the Wrong Portal
Do not enter bank or card details on a page just because it says “Atlanta property tax.” First confirm county side, then use the matching official county tax commissioner route.
1Confirm county sideFulton and DeKalb use different portals.▾
Use the property address, parcel record or county tax notice to confirm Fulton County or DeKalb County. City of Atlanta pages link to both county tax commissioner routes because Atlanta properties can route through either county side.
2Search before payingMatch address, owner, parcel and year.▾
Open the official county tax search. Verify the parcel ID/account, owner, physical address, bill year, payment status and total due before choosing a payment method.
3Save proofUseful for escrow, refinancing and payoff questions.▾
Save the tax year, bill/account number, parcel ID, confirmation number, paid amount and payment date. If a lender or closing attorney needs a payoff, use the official county office or City Office of Revenue lien payoff email when city liens are involved.
How to Use Atlanta GIS for Property Tax Research
Atlanta GIS is not a tax-payment system, but it is useful when you need parcel context, address confirmation, zoning, NPU, council district or lot-boundary reference before opening tax and assessor tools.
Search address or parcel ID
The Atlanta Property Information app displays address, tax parcels, zoning and more.
Use map layers
Atlanta GIS includes property information maps, planning viewer maps, zoning maps and lot boundary/cadastral maps.
Not legal proof
Use maps for context only. Tax bills, deeds, title and surveys require official records and professional review.
Micro step-by-step: Use Atlanta Property Information map
- Open the Atlanta Property Information map.
- Search for the property address or parcel ID.
- Select the correct match from the dropdown, not just the nearest map point.
- Review tax parcel, zoning, NPU, council district and address context.
- Use the county assessor/appraisal tool to verify value and parcel details.
- Use the county tax commissioner tool to verify bill/payment status.
Fix These Before You Think the Atlanta Tax Record Is Missing
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| No bill in Fulton search | Property may be on the DeKalb side or the parcel/address was entered too specifically. | Confirm county side and try partial parcel ID or physical address. |
| No bill in DeKalb search | Property may be on the Fulton side or the DeKalb system is under maintenance. | Check county side, try later, or call 404-298-4000. |
| Value looks wrong | You are looking at a tax bill, not the assessment record. | Use Fulton Board of Assessors or DeKalb Property Appraisal. |
| City rate confusion | City mill rates are only part of the full tax bill. | Compare city, county, school and any special district charges on the bill. |
| Payment not visible yet | Posting delay or payment made through a third-party processor. | Save confirmation details and contact the correct county tax office. |
| Wrong office contacted | City Revenue, county Tax Commissioner and county Assessor/Appraisal have separate roles. | Use city for city tax information; county tax office for bills; assessor/appraisal for values. |
Map to Atlanta City Hall / Office of Revenue Area
Use this map for City of Atlanta Office of Revenue and ATL311-related visits at City Hall. For actual county tax bills, Fulton and DeKalb have separate tax office addresses.
Bring this
Parcel ID, account number, bill year, property address, county side, owner name, tax notice, payment confirmation and lien/payoff reference if available.
Do not bring only this
Do not visit with only “my Atlanta house” or a Zillow screenshot. Confirm Fulton/DeKalb side and bring official identifiers.
Atlanta Property Tax Records Tips That Save Time
Use these before paying, appealing, refinancing, checking escrow, reviewing an assessment notice or researching property near BeltLine, Downtown, Midtown, Buckhead, East Atlanta, Kirkwood or other city neighborhoods.
Find the county first
Atlanta tax confusion usually starts when a DeKalb-side property is searched in Fulton, or the reverse.
Use parcel ID when possible
Street names and unit labels vary. Parcel/account numbers are cleaner for bill and assessment searches.
City rate is not the whole bill
City of Atlanta mill rates are only part of the tax picture. County and school charges can also appear.
Check assessment before appeal deadline
Assessment notices usually have a strict appeal window. Review property characteristics early.
Save payment proof
Keep confirmation numbers and screenshots when a lender, closing attorney or escrow department is involved.
Use GIS for context, not payoff
Atlanta GIS helps with parcel and zoning context, but it is not the tax bill or legal title record.
City of Atlanta Property Tax Records FAQs
QHow do I search City of Atlanta property tax records?▾
First confirm whether the property is in Fulton County or DeKalb County. Use the matching county Tax Commissioner portal for the actual bill and payment status. Use City of Atlanta Office of Revenue for city tax information and ATL311 routing.
QWhere do I pay City of Atlanta property taxes?▾
Use the county tax commissioner payment route tied to the property. Fulton-side Atlanta properties use Fulton County Tax Commissioner tools. DeKalb-side Atlanta properties use DeKalb County Tax Commissioner tools.
QWho do I call for general Atlanta property tax questions?▾
For general City of Atlanta property tax questions, call ATL311 at 404-546-0311. For bill-specific questions, call the correct county tax commissioner.
QWhat is the City of Atlanta Office of Revenue address?▾
The Office of Revenue is at 55 Trinity Avenue SW, Suite 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303. Its posted hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
QWhat are the City of Atlanta FY26 mill rates?▾
The City of Atlanta FY26 rates listed in the city FAQ are Operating 9.52, Bonds 0.85 and Parks 1.00, for a City total of 11.37 mills. Special Service District levies of 2.00 mills may apply to specific taxpayers for Atlanta Beltline or Atlanta Stitch commercial projects.
QHow do I search Fulton-side Atlanta property tax records?▾
Use Fulton County Tax Commissioner property taxes to search for a bill by complete or partial parcel ID, account number or physical address. Use Fulton Board of Assessors for property value, exemptions and assessment records.
QHow do I search DeKalb-side Atlanta property tax records?▾
Use DeKalb County Tax Commissioner public access for tax bill search and payment. Use DeKalb County Property Appraisal for property value, assessment and appraisal records.
QWhere do I find Atlanta parcel maps or zoning maps?▾
Use Atlanta GIS Property Information and the City of Atlanta Maps and GIS page. These tools show address, tax parcel, zoning, NPU, council district, planning and map context.
QCan Atlanta GIS prove my property boundary?▾
No. GIS is useful for map context and planning information, but boundary, easement, title, deed and legal-description questions should be verified through official records and professional review.
QIs Property-Recordss.org the official City of Atlanta tax website?▾
No. Property-Recordss.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify tax bills, assessments, exemptions, payments, liens and map records with the City of Atlanta, Fulton County or DeKalb County official offices.