How Property Taxes Work in Berkeley Lake
Berkeley Lake is an incorporated city within Gwinnett County. Property owners in Berkeley Lake typically pay three layers of property tax:
- Gwinnett County government tax — set by the Board of Commissioners
- Gwinnett County school tax — set by the Gwinnett County Board of Education (typically the largest component)
- Berkeley Lake municipal tax — set by the Berkeley Lake City Council
All three rates are expressed as millage rates (mills), where one mill equals $1 per $1,000 of assessed value. Georgia law sets the assessment ratio at 40% of fair market value. See our property tax calculation guide for the full formula.
Official Resources for Berkeley Lake
Current millage rates, exemption amounts, and deadline dates for Berkeley Lake must be verified with official sources. WorthFighting.org does not publish specific tax rates until they are confirmed from primary-source government documents.
- Berkeley Lake City Government — for municipal millage rate and city budget information
- Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner — for tax bills, payment, and exemption applications
- Gwinnett County Board of Assessors — for property assessments and appeals
Exemptions Available to Berkeley Lake Homeowners
Berkeley Lake residents may qualify for the same exemptions available throughout Gwinnett County — homestead, senior (62+ and 65+), disabled veteran, and others. See our Homestead Exemption Guide and Senior Exemptions Guide for eligibility and application information.
Appealing Your Berkeley Lake Property Assessment
If you believe your property has been over-assessed, you have 45 days from the date on your assessment notice to file an appeal. See our Assessment Appeal Guide for the full process.
