The
property taxes that support County government operations make up less than 35 percent of the
annual tax bills paid by homeowners in Gwinnett County. The majority of the tax bill pays for
schools. Within city limits, each municipality also assesses city taxes to pay for city services.
Everyone who shops in Gwinnett currently pays a penny-on-the-dollar sales tax, known as
SPLOST, that funds County and municipal capital improvements in transportation, parks, libraries, and public safety. Motorists living in Gwinnett also pay an
ad valorem tax on the value of their vehicle.
The
County Tax Assessor is responsible for determining the value of real estate and personal property for tax purposes, while the
Tax Commissioner collects and distributes tax revenue.
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