Important Notice to Taxpayers

This notice is to address a recent communication error that some taxpayers, whose taxes were paid through escrow (mortgage), may have received. If you received such a letter, please disregard it. We are actively working to identify all individuals affected by this and will provide further communication shortly.

We sincerely apologize for any confusion or concern this may have caused you. Your understanding and patience are greatly appreciated as we resolve this issue.

Tax Statements & Payments

Union City Tax Department bills and collects ad valorem taxes on an annual basis.  

The 2023 tax billing date is December 18, 2023 and the due date is February 19, 2024.

The 2023 Millage Rate is 11.114

Click here to pay your taxes online.

2023 Mailed Real Estate Tax Statements 

2023 Mailed Personal Property Tax Statements 

To obtain a copy of a 2023 tax statement please click the appropriate link above and use the search tool (press ctrl+F on your keyboard) to search for a specific tax statement by parcel number, owner name or physical street address. Keep in mind that the file is fairly large so it may take a few seconds for it to load, as well as the search function to find the tax statement you need. The tax statements are in numeric order by parcel number. Any prior tax years due (if any) will be reflected on the current tax statement. Property tax records reflect the owner(s) of record as of January 1 of the specified year.

Payments must be received on or before the due date to avoid interest and penalty. Payments can be made online, in person or mailed to: City of Union City Attn: Tax Department 5047 Union Street, Union City, GA 30291

Please include either the parcel number or address with payment.

If your mortgage company is paying your tax bill, the mortgage company is responsible for obtaining your tax information directly from our office.

For all questions, concerns or request please email finance@unioncityga.org. 

Delinquent Taxes

Interest on unpaid tax bills will be applied in accordance with Georgia Code §48-2-40. Monthly interest charged on taxes not paid by due date will be calculated at one twelfth (1/12) of the federal prime rate (per each year) plus three percent.

Penalties on unpaid taxes will be applied in accordance with Georgia Code §48-2-44. A 5% penalty will be assessed if not paid by 120 days after the due date and an additional 5% will be added every 120 days with a maximum of 20%.

2023 Tax Sale Date: October 1, 2024

The tax sale list will publish in the South Fulton Neighbor every Wednesday on the following dates: September 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th

Excess Funds Claim

If you believe you are entitled to excess funds please send a written, signed and notarized request to Union City, citing your recorded interest in the property (with a title opinion if possible). Funds are available for distribution to the entitled parties in the order of priority in which their interest exists.

Senior Homestead Exemption 

Senior Homestead Exemption Application

ATTENTION SENIORS!!!
• Do you own property in Union City?

• Is your name on the deed?

• Do you live at the property as your primary residence?

• Will you be 65 years of age or older on January 1st?

GOOD NEWS! If you meet all of the above criteria you are just one step away from being tax exempt. Simply complete the Senior Homestead Exemption Application and submit, with a copy of your photo id, to the Tax Division by April 1st  to receive the exemption for the next tax year.

Ownership

Property tax records reflect the owner(s) of record as of January 1 of the specified year. If ownership of real estate has changed, please forward the tax statement to the new owner or return to City Hall. Tax statements are always mailed to the owner of record as of January 1st of each year. The new owner’s name will not appear as the property owner until January 1 following the year purchase.

Change of Mailing Address

A change of mailing address must be completed through Fulton County Board of Assessors office. Online filing is available by using their SmartFile system (https://iassmartfile.fultoncountyga.gov). For direct assistance, please contact the Assessor's office directly.

Phone: 404-612-6440 or 
Email: boa@fultoncountyga.gov.

Fulton County Government Center (Main Office) 
141 Pryor Street, Suite 2052 
Atlanta, GA 30303

South Service Center
5600 Stonewall Tell Road
College Park, GA

North Service Center
7741 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA

Alpharetta Service Center
3155 Royal Dr. Suite 175
Alpharetta GA

Appeals & Reassessments

If your property is currently under appeal, your tax statements taxable value will be set at the taxpayer return value or 85% of the proposed value, as determined by the Board of Tax Assessors. This bill must be paid by the due date in order to avoid interest, penalty, tax lien, and /or tax sale. A refund and/or an adjusted tax bill will be provided after the appeal/reassessment has been settled.

Contact Information

Union City Tax Office: 770-515-7959

finance@unioncityga.org  

City of Union City

Attn: Tax Department

5047 Union Street

Union City, GA 30291

Fulton County Board of Assessors office: 404-612-6440

boa@fultoncountyga.gov

Fulton County Tax Commissioners office: 404-730-6100