Who values, who bills, who records in Fulton County
In Fulton County, the Board of Assessors prepares the county's tax digest each year. The Tax Commissioner collects property taxes for Fulton County government. The Clerk of Superior and Magistrate Court, Real Estate Division records and indexes all Fulton County real estate deeds.
Which cities the county bills for
Fulton County has fifteen cities, and its tax commissioner lists the cities whose property taxes it collects: Atlanta, Mountain Park, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, and Chattahoochee Hills. If the property sits in another Fulton city, ask that city whether it sends its own bill. Fulton's 2026 tax notice set the City of Atlanta's property taxes due by September 30, 2026.
Estates go to the Fulton County Probate Court
When a Fulton County house is part of an estate, the Fulton County Probate Court is where wills are probated and executors and administrators are appointed. It sits at 136 Pryor Street SW in Atlanta, GA, accepts filings through eFileGA, and posts case status on re:SearchGA — so an estate's authority to sell can be checked before anyone signs.
Authoritative sources
These official resources are starting points for records or public guidance. They do not replace property-specific professional advice.
- Board of Assessors (Fulton County)Assessment.
- Tax Commissioner (Fulton County)Billing and collection.
- Clerk of Superior and Magistrate Court, Real Estate Division (Fulton County)Land records.
- Fulton County issues property tax bills (2026)City of Atlanta due date for 2026.
- Decedents' estates (Fulton County Probate Court)Exclusive jurisdiction over wills and estates; appointment of executors and administrators.
This material is general education. Contract, legal, tax, title, probate, foreclosure, tenant, insurance, safety, and property-condition questions may require qualified professional advice.


