Tax Departments

Tax Department

 

 

Property Tax: annual governmental tax on real property or personal property based on a tax rate set by the local government.   The value is established by the Gwinnett County Assessor official.

 

The Tax Department is responsible for the collection of property taxes for the City of Norcross.  Property owners wishing to apply for an exemption, should do so before June 30th of each year.  Property owners who already qualify and receive an exemption and have had no ownership changes will not need to reapply each year.  Current exemptions will remain in effect until the Tax Department is notified of the change. To apply for the Senior Citizens Tax Abatement, download the application located on the right and submit the required documentation to the GGA Tax Department. 

 

If a property owner disagrees with the assessed value for their property they should contact Gwinnett County Assessor Office before March 1st of each year at 770-822-7200 (Real and Personal Property). 

 

The 2012 Millage Rate for the City of Norcross is 6.424, and this amount was voted on and approved by the Mayor and Council on August 6, 2012. 

 

Property Tax bills are mailed out  September 15th of each year, and due 90 days from the mailing of the bills, which is November 15th.  Bills not paid by the due day will be assessed a 10% penalty and 1% interest on the first month immediately after the due day, and 1% each month thereafter.  If a bill becomes delinquent, the Tax Officer will issue a tax lien against the property which is known as a Fi.Fa.  Notice of the Fi.Fa. will be sent to the property owner, and payment must be received in full before the Fi.Fa. is removed. 

 

For Additional information, contact the Tax Department at 770-448-2122, Ext 2107, 8:00 - 5:00, Monday - Friday. 

 

Business License

 

TheTax Officer is responsible for processing all applications for new businesses within the city limits of Norcross.  If a business is not located within the city limits, please contact Gwinnett County Licensing Department at 678-377-4100.  For more information on applying for a business license, see Business License Application to the right.  When applying for a business license, the Lawful Presence Affadavit must accompany the application.  

 

The Tax Officer is also responsible for the following:

    • Permits (pouring/taxi)
    • Inventory Tax
    • Franchise Tax
    • Hotel/Motel Tax
    • Liquor by the drink Tax
    • Beer/Wine Tax

For information on obtaining a food permit inspection, contact Gwinnett Co. Environmental Health Department at 770-963-5132 or http://www.eastmetrohealth.com/Env_Health/permits.html

 

For a fire inspection please contact the Gwinnett County Fire Plan and Review Office at 678-518-6000 or http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments/PlanningandDevelopment/PlanReviewSections/FirePlanReview

 

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