Atlanta, GA CAM Reconciliation Guide
Vacancy rates, property tax system, operating expense benchmarks, and market-specific CAM billing considerations for Atlanta, GA commercial landlords.
Current Vacancy Rates
Source: CBRE/JLL Q4 2025 Market Reports
Average CAM per Square Foot
Property Tax System
Fulton County Board of Assessors / DeKalb County Tax Assessor
File appeal within 45 days of assessment notice with county Board of Equalization. Can escalate to Superior Court. Annual reassessment.
~1.2-1.5% effective rate (40% assessment ratio applied to FMV)
Key Submarkets
CAM Billing Considerations
- Sprawling metro crosses 10+ counties with different tax systems
- Industrial/logistics boom around Hartsfield-Jackson airport
- Georgia's 40% assessment ratio can obscure true tax burden
- TAD (Tax Allocation District) abatements in Midtown/Downtown complicate reconciliation
- High suburban vacancy versus tight Midtown/Buckhead market
BOMA Georgia
Market Context
Atlanta's extreme geographic spread across dozens of counties creates a patchwork of assessment authorities. The 40% assessment ratio unique to Georgia requires careful conversion when comparing to other markets.
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