Roswell Property Tax: Pay, Lookup & Calculate Online
Need to pay a City of Roswell property tax bill, estimate your city tax, or figure out why the amount changed? Start with the City of Roswell for the city bill, Fulton County Tax Assessors for assessed value, and your Fulton County or school bill separately for the rest of your total property-tax burden. This guide pulls the official Roswell payment, phone, mail, millage, exemption, and calculation details into one scan-first page.
What Roswell property owners usually need first
Choose the line that matches your situation. City tax, Fulton County tax, school tax, assessment value, and exemptions are connected, but they are not handled by one office.
Fast action board
- 1Need to pay the City of Roswell bill? Use the City’s online property tax payment link, call 770-641-3800, or mail the coupon and check to the city’s payment lockbox.
- 2Need assessed value changed? Call Fulton County Tax Assessors at 404-612-6440. The city uses Fulton’s assessed value.
- 3Trying to estimate city tax? Use fair market value × 40% assessed value × 4.949 mills ÷ 1,000, then apply eligible Roswell exemptions.
- 4Want a city homestead exemption? You must own and occupy the home as permanent residence as of January 1 and apply January 1 through June 1.
- 5Comparing total property tax? Roswell says city taxes are about 16% of a Roswell resident’s total bill; county and school taxes make up the rest.
Official pages to keep open
Check value
Fulton County Tax Assessors determine assessed value.
Apply millage
Roswell 2025 city rate is 4.949 mills.
Use exemption
City exemptions may reduce general-fund tax.
Pay & save
Use online, phone, or mail and keep receipt.
How to pay City of Roswell property taxes
Roswell offers online, phone, and mail-in city property tax payment routes. The city tax bill is separate from the broader Fulton County and Fulton County School tax pieces.
Online payment
Use the City’s Pay your property tax online link. Confirm owner, property, bill year, amount, and service fee.
Phone payment
Call 770-641-3800 to look up and pay by phone. The city says a service fee applies.
Mail payment
Make checks payable to City of Roswell and include the payment coupon/bill stub.
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Open the official City payment link
Avoid ads and third-party lookalikes.
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Start from the City of Roswell Property Taxes page, then choose the online payment link. This reduces the risk of using an unofficial bill-pay page.
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Match the city bill before paying
City bill is not the whole property-tax picture.
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Verify property address, owner, tax year, city tax amount, exemptions, and payment fee. Roswell residents also pay Fulton County and Fulton County School District property taxes, each with its own rate.
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For mail, use the lockbox address exactly
Include the payment coupon.
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Mail payment to:
City of Roswell Property Taxes
PO Box 732685
Dallas, TX 75373-2685. Make the check payable to City of Roswell and include the payment coupon/bill stub.
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Save payment proof
Useful for escrow, sale, refinance, or posting questions.
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Save the confirmation number, receipt, payment date, property address, bill year, amount, fee, and account/property identifier. For payment questions, call Resident and Business Services at 770-641-3759.
How to look up Roswell property tax and assessed value
Use the right lookup based on the question: city bill/payment, assessed value, or full county/school tax view.
| You Need | Use This | Why |
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| City of Roswell bill / payment | City property tax payment route | For city tax amount, payment, phone payment, and city receipt. |
| Assessed value | Fulton County Tax Assessors | Roswell says Fulton County determines assessed property value. |
| County or school tax | Fulton County tax resources | Roswell city tax is only one portion of the total bill. |
| Tax/utility history | City request form | Use the city form for real estate property tax or utility bill history requests. |
| Address / owner mismatch | Fulton Assessor first | Assessment records feed the tax calculation and bill identity. |
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Start with the city payment lookup for city bill questions
Best for city tax amount and city payment.
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Open the City of Roswell property tax payment page or call 770-641-3800 for phone lookup and payment instructions.
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Use Fulton County for assessed value
City does not determine your assessed value.
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For assessed property value, call the Fulton County Tax Assessors’ Office at 404-612-6440 or use fultonassessor.org.
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Separate city tax from total tax
Roswell residents pay three agencies.
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The city explains Roswell residents pay property taxes to three agencies: Fulton County, Fulton County School District, and the City of Roswell. Do not judge the total bill by the city millage alone.
How to calculate City of Roswell property tax
Roswell’s official example uses fair market value, 40% assessed value, and the city millage rate. Exemptions can reduce the city amount.
City of Roswell property tax estimate
Estimated city tax = fair market value × 40% ÷ 1,000 × 4.949, minus eligible city exemptions.
Official example
Roswell’s page gives a $575,000 fair market value example, with assessed value of $230,000 or 40%.
City tax result
At 4.949 mills, Roswell says that example pays about $1,138.27 in City of Roswell property taxes before applicable reductions.
Bond share
Roswell says approximately $207 of that example city tax goes toward Bond Program investments.
| Bill Part | What It Means | Who To Ask |
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| Fair market value | Value basis used by Fulton assessment process | Fulton County Tax Assessors |
| Assessed value | 40% of fair market value in Roswell’s example | Fulton County Tax Assessors |
| City millage | 4.949 mills adopted for Tax Year 2025 | City of Roswell Finance / Resident and Business Services |
| M&O component | 4.049 mills for General Fund services and programs | City budget / property tax page |
| Debt service | 0.900 mills for voter-approved debt / Bond Program | City of Roswell |
Roswell 2025 millage rate and where your tax goes
The city rate is only one piece of a Roswell homeowner’s total property tax bill.
2025 city millage
Roswell City Council adopted a 4.949 millage rate for Tax Year 2025, the same as the 2024 rate.
Maintenance & Operations
The 4.049 M&O component supports General Fund services, including public safety, recreation and parks, transportation, and city departments.
Debt Service
The 0.900 Debt Service component helps repay voter-approved debt, including Roswell’s Bond Program.
Total bill split
Roswell says city taxes are about 16% of a resident’s total bill, while Fulton County Schools account for about 55% and Fulton County about 29%.
City of Roswell homestead exemptions
Roswell lists four city homestead exemptions. Applicants must own and occupy the home as their permanent residence as of January 1 of the tax year.
Application window
Applications are accepted from January 1 through June 1. Submit in person at City Hall Suite G-20 or by email at taxinfo@roswellgov.com.
Automatic renewal
Once approved, Roswell says homestead exemptions renew automatically each year until a change in ownership occurs.
Floating Homestead
Automatically granted to Roswell residents with a Fulton County Homestead Exemption in place. Future value increases are limited by inflation or 3%, whichever is less.
Senior exemptions
Roswell offers a $2,000 exemption for age 65+ and a $20,000 exemption for age 65+ with combined AGI under $40,000.
Disabled Veteran
The city recognizes the Federal Disabled Veteran Exemption for qualified permanently 100% disabled veterans; the page lists an exemption amount of $121,812.
General-fund limitation
Roswell notes exemption amounts, excluding Disabled Veteran Exemption, apply to the General Fund millage rate only.
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Confirm you meet the January 1 residence test
Owner-occupied permanent residence is required.
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Before applying, confirm the property was your permanent residence as of January 1 of the tax year. If ownership changed, confirm whether a prior exemption still applies.
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Apply January 1 through June 1
Late filing can affect the tax year.
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Submit the appropriate application to City of Roswell, 38 Hill Street, Suite G-20, Roswell, GA 30075 or email taxinfo@roswellgov.com.
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Keep Fulton County homestead status in mind
Floating Homestead depends on Fulton homestead being in place.
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Roswell’s Floating Homestead Exemption is automatically granted to residents with a Fulton County Homestead Exemption in place. If Fulton status is missing, fix that before assuming city benefit applies.
Roswell property tax problems: who fixes what?
Use this before calling. City payment staff can help with city tax billing/payment; Fulton County handles assessed property value.
| Problem | Call / Use First | Have Ready |
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| City bill payment not posting | Roswell Resident and Business Services | Receipt, confirmation number, property address, amount, date |
| Phone payment help | 770-641-3800 | Bill/account details, property address, payment method |
| Assessed value too high | Fulton County Tax Assessors | Assessment notice, parcel, comparable sales, property details |
| City homestead missing | Roswell Resident and Business Services | Application, age/income/veteran proof if applicable, Fulton exemption status |
| County or school bill issue | Fulton County tax resources | County bill, school bill, parcel, payment proof |
| Need tax/utility history | City property tax/utility history form | Property address, request details, contact information |
City of Roswell property tax office map
Roswell lists Resident and Business Services at City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Suite G-20, Roswell, GA 30075, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Resident and Business Services map
Use this office for city property tax questions, city exemption applications, and city tax payment help. Call before visiting if your issue is urgent or document-heavy.
Fast official shortcuts
Use these only for final actions: live payment, value lookup, history requests, or contacting the correct office.
Official Roswell property tax resources
Use official links for live tasks: paying a bill, confirming a city exemption, checking assessed value, or requesting tax/utility history.
Roswell property tax FAQs
Short answers for common City of Roswell property tax payment, lookup, calculation, exemption, and assessment questions.
QHow do I pay City of Roswell property taxes online?▾
Use the City of Roswell property tax page and select the online payment link. Verify the property, bill year, amount, exemption, and service fee before submitting payment.
QCan I pay by phone?▾
Yes. Call 770-641-3800 to look up and pay by phone. The City says a service fee applies to phone payments.
QWhere do I mail Roswell property tax payments?▾
Mail checks payable to City of Roswell with the payment coupon to City of Roswell Property Taxes, PO Box 732685, Dallas, TX 75373-2685.
QWhat is Roswell’s 2025 property tax rate?▾
The City of Roswell states City Council adopted a 4.949 millage rate for Tax Year 2025, including 4.049 for Maintenance and Operations and 0.900 for Debt Service.
QHow do I calculate City of Roswell property tax?▾
Use fair market value × 40% assessed value ÷ 1,000 × 4.949 mills, then subtract eligible Roswell homestead exemption benefits where applicable.
QWho determines assessed value?▾
Fulton County Tax Assessors determine assessed property value. Call 404-612-6440 or use fultonassessor.org for assessed value questions.
QWhat homestead exemptions does Roswell offer?▾
Roswell lists Floating Homestead, senior exemptions, and Disabled Veteran Exemption. Applicants must own and occupy the home as permanent residence as of January 1 and apply January 1 through June 1.
QDo Roswell exemptions renew automatically?▾
Yes. Roswell says once approved, homestead exemptions renew automatically each year until a change in ownership occurs.
QIs City of Roswell tax the full property tax bill?▾
No. Roswell residents pay property taxes to three agencies: Fulton County, Fulton County School District, and the City of Roswell. The city says city tax is about 16% of the total bill.
QIs this the official Roswell tax website?▾
No. PropertyTaxUSA.org is an independent guide. Verify live balances, payment status, exemptions, fees, assessed value, and deadlines with the City of Roswell and Fulton County official sources.
Bottom line
For City of Roswell property taxes, think: Fulton County sets assessed value, Roswell applies city millage, and the city collects the city bill. Use the City payment link or phone line for city tax payment, Fulton County Tax Assessors for value issues, and Roswell’s exemption process if you qualify for city homestead relief.
Independent guide notice: This page is informational only and is not the City of Roswell, Fulton County Tax Assessors, Fulton County Tax Commissioner, or a payment processor.