Forsyth BOC To Lower Millage Rate: What To Know About Property Taxes

CUMMING, GA — Forsyth County is expected to roll back its millage rate by 1.34 percent year over year, impacting property taxes, officials announced Wednesday.

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners plans to decrease the county's maintenance and operations millage by 0.64 mills. The millage will fund the 2027 general fund operating budget.

Officials say this is to ensure an alignment with the rollback rate of 4.727 mills. The bond and fire millages will remain at 0.300 and 2.805 respectively.

Should the commissioners move forth with the reduction, officials said property owners would see a decline in the M and O portion of their final tax bill. Officials noted this is not the same as taxes from the local Board of Education.

This means homes with a fair market value of $650,000 would have a $16.64 decrease in residential property taxes.

For a non-homestead residential property with a fair market value of $575,000, officials said the rollback would be $14.72.

"The rollback rate is calculated in accordance with Georgia law and is designed to offset increases in taxable property values resulting from countywide reassessments," county officials said in a news release.

"By adopting the rollback rate, the county is not increasing property tax revenue solely because existing properties have increased in assessed value. The annual rollback calculation is an important component of Georgia’s property tax system and reflects the county’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, transparency and sound financial management."

A public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m., Aug. 6, at 110 E. Main St., Ste. 220, in Cumming. The hearing will take place during the commissioners' regular meeting, and the BOC is expected to adopt the proposed millage rates at 6:30 p.m.

"While Forsyth County continues to have millage rates among the lowest in metro Atlanta, a growth of 3.12 percent in the county’s tax digest is anticipated due to new construction added in 2026. Forsyth County remains committed to providing high-quality public services while maintaining
responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources," officials said.