(Lawrenceville, Ga., March 5, 2010) The Gwinnett Tax Commissioner's office has mailed the final 2009 property tax bills that reflect the recently-approved increase in the County millage rate. This bill is due May 15.

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners adopted a final 2009 County millage rate of 13.25 on December 1, 2009.  This represents an increase of 2.28 mills over the temporary collection order rate that was used to calculate the tax bills mailed last September.

As a result of this millage rate adoption, the Tax Commissioner's Office is required to bill Gwinnett County property owners for the additional property tax.  The majority of homeowners - those whose homes are valued at $200,000 or less - will see an increase of approximately $160 on this tax bill.  

Gwinnett Tax Commissioner Katherine Meyer encourages property owners to read all the information provided on this final 2009 tax bill.  "We've included a great deal of important information right on the tax bill to help citizens understand this final 2009 billing.  Keep in mind that this bill is due May 15 but previously unpaid balances may be due sooner."

Property owners with questions about their final bill should contact the Gwinnett Tax Commissioner's at tax@gwinnettcounty.com or 770-822-8800.