Roswell leaders say the city’s property tax rate for 2025 will not change. The catch: keeping the rate the same does not mean your bill will stay flat.

What’s Happening: The city is proposing to hold the millage rate at 4.949 for 2025. That includes:

4.049 mills for everyday city services like police, parks, and roads.

0.900 mills for debt repayment on projects such as parks, trails, sidewalks, public safety upgrades, and a downtown parking deck.

Between the Lines: Even if the rate stays the same, rising property values can drive up tax bills. In Georgia, state law requires cities to advertise this as a “tax increase” unless they lower the rate to offset higher property values. Roswell is choosing not to roll back the rate.

What is the Millage Rate?: The millage rate is your proper

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