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Chamblee proposes 7.25‑mill property tax rate; two more hearings set
Summary
City staff proposed a 7.25‑mill rate for 2026, a one‑mill increase from 6.25, and scheduled two additional public hearings. Officials said the change responds to rising assessments, appeals on high‑value properties and a collection gap; no vote was taken June 4.
Chamblee city staff announced a proposed 7.25‑mill property tax rate for 2026 and said the council will hold two additional required public hearings — June 11 at 11:30 a.m. and June 16 at 6 p.m. — before considering a vote by resolution.
Kristen, a city staff member, said, "This year, we are proposing a millage rate of 7.25 mills, which is the 1st millage rate adjustment in over 7 years." She explained the proposal must be advertised in part because the city is not adopting the rollback rate and therefore state law requires three public meetings.
City staff contrasted the proposed rate with the city's rollback rate this year (4.872 mills) and noted the staff calculation showing a 23.47% increase over the rollback rate; staff framed the practical change as a one‑mill increase from the prior operating baseline (6.25 to 7.25). Officials reminded listeners that all millage rates must be set by July 1 and that the council will consider the resolution at the June 16 meeting.
