Media release from Floyd County, GA:
Property taxes play a critical role in funding key services that directly impact daily life in Floyd County — everything from public safety and emergency services to roads, parks, and essential government operations.
For 2025, the Floyd County Board of Commissioners plans to set a millage rate not to exceed 9.5 mills. That proposed rate represents a 6.1% increase over the rollback millage rate, which is the rate that would keep tax payments flat compared to last year.
Your property tax bill is calculated by taking 40% of your property’s assessed value and multiplying it by the total millage rate. That total is then adjusted based on exemptions you qualify for, such as the Homestead Exemption. Your total millage rate is the combination of the rate set by the Floyd County Commission as well as the Floyd County Board of Education. The school board has announced it intends to set its millage rate at 16.831 mills, equal to its estimated rollback rate.
The way properties are assessed — and how taxes are calculated — is set by the Georgia General Assembly, not the local government. However, Floyd County has chosen to increase the local Homestead Exemption beyond the state minimum, which helps many homeowners save more on their tax bills.
Because the proposed 2025 rate is higher than the rollback rate of 8.954 mills, state law requires three public hearings before the rate can be finalized. These hearings offer residents an opportunity to learn more and share feedback with the Board of Commissioners.
You’re encouraged to attend one of the upcoming public hearings:
Floyd County Administration Building Community Room – 12 East Fourth Avenue
- Monday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (before the Commission meeting)
- Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (before the Commission meeting)
Your input matters. These discussions help ensure that tax decisions reflect the priorities and needs of our community.
