Woodstock homes get two tax bills: Cherokee County's, due Nov. 15, and the city's, mailed Oct. 20. The 2026 rates total 29.576 mills. Help: 678-493-6400.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Cherokee County Tax Commissioner, the City of Woodstock’s property tax page and the Georgia Department of Revenue’s Cherokee County page.
If you own a home inside Woodstock city limits, you get two property tax bills: one from the Cherokee County Tax Commissioner, which covers county and school taxes, and one from the City of Woodstock. Both are based on the value set by the Cherokee County Board of Tax Assessors.
Who to call
- County bill, payments, motor vehicle tags: Cherokee County Tax Commissioner Denise Mastroserio’s office, 678-493-6400. Woodstock Annex, 155 Towne Lake Parkway, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Values, exemptions, appeals: Cherokee County Tax Assessors’ Office, 678-493-6120, 2782 Marietta Highway, Canton
- City of Woodstock bill: Finance Department property tax line, 770-592-6051, PropertyTax@woodstockga.gov
- Pay the county bill online: Search & Pay Taxes
Key dates
| What | When | Who |
|---|---|---|
| County and school tax bills mailed | September | Tax Commissioner |
| City of Woodstock 2026 bills mailed | Tuesday, Oct. 20 | City Finance Department |
| County and school taxes due | Nov. 15 | Tax Commissioner |
| City taxes delinquent | 60 days after the bills are mailed | City Finance Department |
| Property returns and homestead applications | Jan. 1 to April 1 | Tax Assessors’ Office |
| Assessment appeals | Within 45 days of the notice’s mailing date | Board of Tax Assessors |
The city’s online payment portal is down until its 2026 bills go out on Oct. 20, the city says. If you bought a home this year and the bill came in the old owner’s name, both offices ask for your closing statement: email it to the city at PropertyTax@woodstockga.gov and fax it to the Tax Commissioner at 678-493-6423.
The 2026 tax rates
The county and school levies are the same for every property inside a Cherokee County city. The Tax Commissioner’s 2026 millage table puts them at 23.926 mills. Unincorporated properties pay 26.949 mills because they also pay the county fire levy; Woodstock runs its own fire department.
On Aug. 24, the Woodstock City Council voted 6-0 to adopt a full rollback rate: 5.13 mills for operations, up from 5.065 last year, and 0.52 mills for the parks bond voters approved in November 2023. The city says the rollback rate brings in the same revenue from existing property, with the increase coming only from new construction.
What a Woodstock home pays
| Levy | 2026 rate (mills) |
|---|---|
| Cherokee County School District, operations | 16.450 |
| Cherokee County, operations | 5.712 |
| City of Woodstock, operations | 5.130 |
| School bond | 1.500 |
| City of Woodstock, parks bond | 0.520 |
| County parks bond | 0.264 |
| Total | 29.576 |
One mill is $1 of tax for every $1,000 of taxable value, after exemptions.
How the county rate has moved
The combined county and school rate fell after the school board cut its operations levy from 18.2 mills in 2021 to 16.45 mills in 2022, the Tax Commissioner’s history shows. The 2026 rise comes from the county operations levy, up from 5.153 to 5.712 mills.
Paying and late payments
The Tax Commissioner takes payments online, by mail to 2780 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114, and in person in Canton or at the Woodstock Annex. Partial payments are accepted. After Nov. 15 the county adds interest each month, plus a 5% penalty every 120 days up to 20%, and files a tax lien (fi. fa.) at 90 days.
Woodstock’s bill is due on receipt. The city adds interest once it is delinquent and a 5% penalty every 120 days, and it says penalties and interest are not waived for any reason. Mail checks payable to “City of Woodstock, Georgia” to Attn: Finance Dept, 12453 Highway 92, Woodstock, GA 30188.
If your mortgage company pays from escrow, the county mails the bill to you, not the lender, so forward a copy if your loan has changed hands.
Exemptions and appeals
Homestead and other exemptions are filed with the Tax Assessors’ Office, not the city or the Tax Commissioner. State law gives you until April 1 of the first year you want the exemption, according to the Department of Revenue, and not applying counts as waiving it. The assessors publish the list of exemptions Cherokee County offers.
To challenge your value, appeal to the Board of Tax Assessors within 45 days of the mailing date on your annual assessment notice. The notice explains how to file.
What this means for you
- Two bills: the county’s is due Nov. 15; the city’s arrives about Oct. 20 and is due on receipt.
- Inside Woodstock you pay 29.576 mills in 2026, before exemptions.
- New homeowner? Apply for homestead by April 1 with the Tax Assessors’ Office.
Related: moving to Woodstock, Woodstock home prices and who to call at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
When are Cherokee County property taxes due?
The Cherokee County Tax Commissioner mails bills in September, and payment is due Nov. 15. Unpaid balances after that date are delinquent and start accruing interest.
Do Woodstock residents get a separate city tax bill?
Yes. The City of Woodstock bills its own property tax. Its 2026 bills are being mailed Oct. 20, payment is due on receipt, and taxes become delinquent 60 days after mailing.
What is the Woodstock property tax rate for 2026?
The city rate is 5.65 mills: 5.13 for operations and 0.52 for the parks bond. Add the county and school levies of 23.926 mills and a Woodstock home pays 29.576 mills in total.
How do I appeal my property assessment in Cherokee County?
File the appeal with the Cherokee County Board of Tax Assessors within 45 days of the mailing date on your annual assessment notice. The assessors’ office is at 678-493-6120.
Where do I apply for a homestead exemption in Cherokee County?
With the Cherokee County Tax Assessors’ Office, by April 1 of the first year you want the exemption. The city of Woodstock does not take exemption applications.
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