Woodstock, GA Property Tax: Rates & How to Save (2026)
Woodstock, GA property taxes: $3,290/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Cherokee County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $436,500 in Woodstock.Median annual tax bill: $3,290.Tax rate: Cherokee County's combined rate is 2.599%.Appeals filed with: Cherokee County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Woodstock is one of Cherokee County's largest and fastest-growing cities, with more than 37,000 residents and home values that closely mirror the county median around $436,000. In a market this active, assessments can jump sharply from year to year -- and they don't always get the landing right.
Property Tax Rates in Woodstock
Woodstock property taxes are assessed and collected by Cherokee County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Woodstock home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $436,500
Assessed Value ($436,500 x 0.40): $174,600
Tax Rate (Cherokee County combined rate): 2.599%
Annual Tax Bill ($174,600 x 2.599%): $4,537
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $3,290 for Woodstock, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Woodstock Compares
Woodstock: $436,500
Cherokee County: $435,100
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Woodstock are valued 0% above the Cherokee County median. The median annual tax bill in Woodstock ($3,290) is 128% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. Home values in Cherokee County range from about $319,265 (25th percentile) to $603,116 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Woodstock Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Woodstock are handled by the Cherokee County Board of Assessors. You have 45 days from the date of the assessment notice to file using the PT-311A form.
Based on a combined tax rate of 2.599%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Woodstock home ($436,500 down by $43,650) would save approximately $454 per year - or $1,362 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Woodstock is $3,290, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Cherokee County's millage rate of 2.599%, the computed tax on the median home ($436,500) is approximately $4,537.
Who do I contact to appeal my Woodstock property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Cherokee County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
How is my Woodstock property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Woodstock's median home ($436,500), the assessed value is $174,600. Multiply by Cherokee County's millage rate of 2.599% to get your annual bill. In growing cities like Woodstock, reassessments often outpace actual market conditions -- compare your assessed value per square foot to recent closed sales within 1 mile of your home.
What evidence wins a property tax appeal in Woodstock?
The strongest evidence is 3-5 comparable sales -- homes similar to yours in size, age, and condition that sold recently for less than your assessed value. In Woodstock, there are typically enough recent sales to build a strong case. Focus on per-square-foot price comparisons and adjust for differences in lot size, condition, and amenities.
Why is my Woodstock property tax bill so high?
The median tax bill in Woodstock is $3,290 -- 128% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. This reflects both higher home values and Cherokee County's combined millage rate. If your individual assessment is higher than what your home would actually sell for, you are paying even more than necessary.
Can my property tax go up if I appeal?
No. Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 48-5-311) protects you: the county cannot raise your assessed value above what they originally set just because you filed an appeal. The Board of Equalization only rules on the disputed value. Worst case, your appeal is denied and you keep your current assessment -- your taxes will not increase as a result of appealing.