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Kennesaw eyes 7.3% property tax hike, public hearings to begin Monday

Kennesaw homeowners can expect a 7.3% in their property tax bills this year, according to the tax rate city officials plan to adopt this month. (AJC file)

Credit: Bita Honarvar

Credit: Bita Honarvar

Kennesaw homeowners can expect a 7.3% in their property tax bills this year, according to the tax rate city officials plan to adopt this month. (AJC file)
By Matt Bruce
Aug 6, 2021

Kennesaw City Council is expected to approve a 7.3% property tax increase later this month.

The city is proposing a property tax rate of $8 per $1,000 of assessed value. It’s the same tax rate the city has adopted since 2008. But it represents a 7.3% increase above the rollback rate of $7.46 per $1,000, , which would keep residents’ property taxes the same.

The estimated increase on the property tax bill for the owner of a house with a fair market value of $225,000 is $49. For non-homestead properties valued at $450,000, homeowners can expect to see a $98 increase on their bills.

Residents can voice their opinion when the first of three public hearings required by state law is held 6 p.m. Monday at City Hall, 2529 J.O. Stephenson Ave. Other hearings will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16. City Council is expected to make its final vote Aug. 16.

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Matt Bruce is a reporter for the breaking news team. He can be reached via email at Matt.Bruce@ajc.com.

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