Any complete budget must include taxes. In Clayton County, the taxes we pay to the federal government can be found on the IRS’s website. The taxes we pay on our properties are different. They depend on what is decided by the municipality in which we live. They also fluctuate more frequently—and more sporadically—than state and federal taxes. They can go up with little notice, but if you know what to look for and the right questions to ask, you can keep ahead of changes in your property taxes. The easiest way to figure out which property tax changes you may be facing is to check with a property tax service. However, it would be wise to inform yourself of some factors that can cause your taxes to go up.

Anyone who owns property in Clayton County is required to pay a certain amount in property taxes. However, you should never end up in a position where you pay more than what is your fair share. While the government will periodically assess properties and assign values to them, it isn’t always done correctly or completely.