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Douglas County - Millage Rate (Breakdown)

*Unincorporated* (Excludes city residents)

SALES TAX
For information concerning the current Sales Tax Rate in Douglas County,
please contact the State of Georgia, Department of Revenue at:
Phone: 1-877-423-6711
Fax  404-417-6629
Email: taxpayer.services@dor.ga.gov

GENERAL TAX INFORMATION
Ad valorem tax, more commonly called property tax, is a large source of revenue for local governments in Georgia. Ad valorem means "according to value." Properties in Douglas County are taxed on 40% of the fair market (appraised) value by law as of the 1st day of January each year. 

The millage rate, or tax rate, is determined each year by the State of Georgia, Douglas County Board of Commissioners, Douglas County School Board, Douglasville City Council, and the Villa Rica City Council.

WHO's WHO - DOUGLAS COUNTY (PROPERTY TAXES)
APPRAISAL DEPARTMENT:
The staff of the Appraisal Department is under the direction of the Board of Assessors, which is directed by the State of Georgia Department of Revenue. The staff is responsible for appraising all property, both real and personal, and determining the ownership of the property. Appraisal Department: 770.920.7228

BOARD OF ASSESSORS:
Appointed by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners for a three-year term, but only answerable to the State of Georgia Department of Revenue; charged with the responsibility of carrying out all State laws and mandates concerning property assessments. Board of Assessors: 770.920.7228

DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION:
The Board of Education is not a part of County government, but is an independent body governed by five Board members who are popularly elected. They set the millage rate for the Douglas County School System which includes monies for school construction and maintenance, operations, and bonds. Board of Education: 770.920.4000

CITY OF DOUGLASVILLE, MAYOR and COUNCIL:
Mayor and Council are popularly elected, and are responsible for setting the millage rate for properties inside the City of Douglasville. City of Douglasville: 770.920.3000

CITY OF VILLA RICA, MAYOR and COUNCIL:
Mayor and Council are popularly elected, and are responsible for setting the millage rate for properties inside the City of Villa Rica. The City of Villa Rica occupies land in both Douglas and Carroll Counties. City of Villa Rica: 770.459.3656

DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Board of Commissioners are popularly elected for four-year terms, and is responsible for setting the millage rate for property in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Board of Commissioners: 770.920.7266

DOUGLAS COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER:
Elected for a four-year term, and is responsible for taking all Homestead and senior exemptions, calculating and mailing all property tax notices, disbursing all collected funds to the various taxing authorities, and maintaining the records of all tax payments.

TAX BILLS
Property tax bills are routinely mailed on or about September 15th of each year, and the normal due date is November 15th.  If the bills are delayed for any reason, taxpayers are always allowed 60 days in which to pay.

Tax notices are mailed directly to the taxpayer, not the mortgage company.  If you have an ESCROW ACCOUNT with your mortgage company and they are to pay your taxes, you should forward a copy of the bill to them as soon as possible after you receive it so that they can schedule the tax payment out of your escrow account.  This is especially important if you have recently refinanced.

Tax bills are mailed to the owner of the property as of January 1st. If property is acquired during the calendar year, the new owner should request a duplicate bill from the Tax Commissioner's Office at 770.920.7272.