Proposed millage rate to increase property taxes in Warner Robins. Here’s how

WARNER ROBINS — The city is proposing a millage rate of 10.000 mils but this is anticipated to increase property taxes. 

During the council meeting on Monday, Mayor LaRhonda Patrick and council heard the first reading of the ordinance establishing the millage rate. No action was taken until the second reading on Sept. 21. 

The city announced on Sept. 5 their intention to increase the 2026 property taxes. It will levy this year by 12.75% over the rollback millage rate for Warner Robins and Houston County residents. It will be 16.12%  for Peach County residents, the release says. 

In another press release, it says in the 2025 tax billing year the millage rate was set at 8.953. The proposed rate this year represents an increase of 1.047 mills. 

The millage rate is one component used to calculate property taxes. An individual property owner’s tax bill varies based on the assessed value of the property, applicable exemptions and changes in the property’s value, according to the press release. 

For example, a non-homestead property with a fair market value of $400,000 will have an estimated annual increase of $171.84 in city property taxes under the proposed 10.000 millage rate. However individual tax bills may differ based on assessed property value, exemptions, changes in property value and other factors.

The city said they recognize that property taxes are an important consideration for residents, property owners and businesses. The millage rate is established annually as part of the city’s budget and tax process. It is used to generate revenue necessary to provide essential municipal services and maintain the programs and infrastructure that serve the community, the press release says. 

During council comments, Councilmember Keith Lauritsen thanked Patrick and everyone involved for lowering the millage rate as much as they could. 

“I know this isn’t great news but it’s a whole lot better than it would have been,” he said. 

There are three public hearings scheduled. The first will be on Monday, Sept.14 at noon. There will be two on Sept.21. The first will be at noon and the second will be immediately after the pre-council meeting, but not before 6 p.m. 

The public hearings will be held at City Hall, located at 700 Watson Boulevard. For more information about the proposed millage rate visit the city’s website under the “Notice of Property Increase” tab. 

A full look of the meeting can be found on the city’s Facebook page.