By viewing the web pages at the Local Government Services Division's website, taxpayers should obtain a general understanding of the property tax laws of Georgia that apply statewide. This page contains local information about a specific county. While every attempt has been made to include everything a taxpayer needs to know, mistakes are possible and taxpayers should contact their local tax officials for verification and clarification of the information found on this page.
County Property Tax Facts Rockdale
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Tax Commissioner
Tisa Smart Washington
969 Pine Street
P O Drawer 1497
Conyers, Ga. 30012
(678)278-9833
Fax: (678)278-9833
Email: tisa.washington@rockdalecountyga.gov
Website: http://www.rockdaletaxoffice.org/
Pay Tax Online: http://www.rockdaletaxoffice.org/taxes
Chairman of the Board of Tax Assessors
Willie C Barkley
P O Drawer 562
Conyers, Ga. 30012
(770)278-7676
Fax: (770)278-8906
Email: will.barkley@rockdalecountyga.gov
Website: http://www.rockdalecountyga.gov/about/company-history/county-department…
Property Records: http://www.qpublic.net/ga/rockdale/
Chief Appraiser
Same as tax assessor.
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners
Oz Nesbitt Sr
P O Box 289
Conyers, Ga. 30012-0289
(770)278-7001
Fax: (770)483-4376
Website: http://www.rockdalecountyga.gov/about/company-history/board-of-commissi…
The following local homestead exemptions are offered in this county:
Code |
Exemption Type |
County |
County Bond |
School |
School Bond |
Age |
Other |
Net |
Ga. Law |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L1 |
Regular Homestead |
15,000 (3) |
15,000 |
HB1556, 1988 |
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L3 |
Low Income |
15,000 (3) |
15,000 |
10,000 |
62 |
<10,000 |
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S5 |
Disabled Veteran |
50,000 (3) |
50,000 |
50,000 |
50,000 |
(1) |
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L6 |
Senior Citizen or Permanently |
15,000 (3) |
35,000 |
35,000 |
65 |
(2) |
HB1479, 1992 |
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L7 |
Senior Citizen Double State |
15,000 (3) |
4,000 |
35,000 |
35,000 |
65 |
<10,000 |
HB1479, 1992 |
(1) Ga. Code 48-5-48
(2) Doctor certification for disability
(3) Since 2004 Rockdale has utilized a HOST sales tax to fund an additional county exemption. The amount varies each year and applies to the primary home and a maximum of 5 acres (in 2009 the exemption was 80%).
Rockdale County is on the 12-month staggered registration system. Vehicle tags are sold at 969 Pine Street, Conyers, Ga. 30012. Hours are:
Monday - Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Information on this page was current as of 3/21/2016.