Snellville Maintains Millage Rate For Sixth Straight Year

Press release from the City of Snellville:

Posted by Brian Arrington Tuesday, August 4, 2020 3:39:00 PM

SNELLVILLE — Mayor and Council approved a millage rate of 4.588 mills Monday, a rate which has been the same for six years in a row.

The millage rate vote took place following three public hearings, including two at City Hall Monday.

Helping maintain the millage rate was new tax digest growth of $37,407,834 – just five years ago, it was only $8.86 million.

“City officials continue to look for ways to better manage the growth of the city and the rising cost of services to keep a stable millage rate,” said City Manager Butch Sanders.

“It is a goal of Mayor and Council to keep taxes low and still provide a great quality of life for our residents,” added Mayor Barbara Bender.

The homeowner with a home valued at $200,000 will pay $367.04 in city taxes.

In June, Mayor and Council approved a balanced budget of $13,063,295.

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