Clayton County Schedules Three Hearings on Proposed 2026 Property Tax Increase

Clayton County property owners will have three opportunities this September to learn more about the county’s proposed 2026 millage rate and share their opinions before the rate is finalized.

The Clayton County Board of Commissioners has tentatively adopted a maintenance-and-operations millage rate of 15.052 mills. That is 0.911 mills above the rollback rate of 14.141 mills, representing a proposed 6.44% property tax increase over the rollback rate.

The 6.44% figure does not necessarily mean every property owner’s bill will increase by exactly that amount. The actual impact can vary based on a property’s assessed value, applicable exemptions and other factors.

According to the county’s estimate, the proposed rate would result in an increase of approximately $76.86 for a home with a fair market value of $250,000. A non-homestead property valued at $425,000 would see an estimated increase of approximately $145.18.

Residents can review the full official Clayton County notice⁠ for additional information.

Public Hearing Schedule

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

10 a.m.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

5:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 24, 2026

6 p.m.

All three hearings will be held in the Clayton County Board of Commissioners Boardroom at 112 Smith Street in Jonesboro.

No registration requirement is listed, and all concerned residents are invited to attend.

Why These Hearings Matter

The rollback rate is calculated to produce approximately the same property-tax revenue as the previous year after changes in property values are considered. Because the county’s proposed millage rate is higher than the rollback rate, public hearings must be held before the Board of Commissioners sets the final rate.

These hearings allow residents to hear more about the proposal, ask questions and express their opinions directly to county officials.

Property owners who want to understand how the proposed rate could affect their tax bills should consider attending one of the three sessions.

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