ATLANTA — Fulton County residents have expressed umbrage with a proposed property tax increase that could raise annual bills by hundreds of dollars.

The Board of Commissioners is considering a 12.5% increase above the rollback millage rate, the rate that keeps revenue flat despite rising property values. Because property values are climbing across the county, any rate above the rollback is legally considered a tax increase and requires public hearings.

“That’s hundreds of dollars pulled from kitchen tables across Fulton County,” said resident Jamie Parrish. “People are already stretched thin with rising mortgages, utilities, groceries, insurance. Now you want $80 million more?”

The proposed hike applies to all property owners, regardless of whether they claim a homestead exemption.

“You didn’t scrub the budget. You didn’t lead with reform. You went straight to taxpayers and demanded more and we are tired of that,” Parrish said.

The proposed hike would apply to all property owners with or without a homestead exemption.

Commissioners are expected to vote on the tax rate following the public comment period. A final commission decision is set for Aug. 6.

WSB’s Steve Summers and Miles Montgomery contributed to this story