Paulding County has a sizable amount of land available for development. We keep inventory of land, space at existing properties, shovel-ready sites, pre-permitted building sites, office parks and buildings, and we can help you identify parcels and plan your facility.
State and Regional Benefits
Georgia has business-friendly taxes, including a 5.75% Georgia Corporate Tax Rate based on single-factor apportionment. It does not have a throwback rule, meaning your sales made outside the state won’t be subject to additional taxation. It also has a triple AAA bond rating, indicating the state’s financial stability due to its positive employment trend, balanced approach to revenue sources, consistent funding of obligations and more.
Atlanta, its capital, has seen robust growth and expansion in recent years, developing into a sound, diverse economy. The city and its large metro market have become a top destination for investors, businesses and job seekers.
The city has a thriving real estate market; corporate expansion and relocation in the area has yielded job and population growth. It has a healthy trade market and has even become the industrial distribution hub for the entire Southeast. For businesses, the low occupancy costs, access to a growing regional consumer base and port accessibility continue to be enduring strengths of the area. There is also ample opportunity for suburban development, as many metro Atlanta cities have experienced successful downtown revitalizations. With the renovation of historic buildings, they have created vibrant retail and entertainment districts.
Average Cost of Business in Paulding



Millage Rates
2018
General Fund - Incorporated
General Fund - Unincorporated
Fire Fund
Debt Service
Paulding County School District
City of Dallas
City of Hiram*
City of Braswell
2019
General Fund - Incorporated
General Fund - Unincorporated
Fire Fund
Debt Service
Paulding County School District
City of Dallas
City of Hiram*
City of Braswell
2020
General Fund - Incorporated
General Fund - Unincorporated
Fire Fund
Debt Service
Paulding County School District
City of Dallas
City of Hiram*
City of Braswell
2021
General Fund - Incorporated
General Fund - Unincorporated
Fire Fund
Debt Service
Paulding County School District
City of Dallas
City of Hiram*
City of Braswell
2022
General Fund - Incorporated
General Fund - Unincorporated
Fire Fund
Debt Service
Paulding County School District
City of Dallas
City of Hiram*
City of Braswell
*City of Hiram does not impose a property tax.
Investing in Paulding
Paulding County Economic Development is a true partner to help businesses get started and plan for growth. We’ll work with you in every phase of your development, by helping:
- Fulfill requests for information
- Identify sites and buildings
- Assist with building permits
- Meet your infrastructure needs
- Work to reduce the impact of regulatory demands
- Promote diverse developments
- Determine unmet community amenities
- Network with engineering and construction firms
- Coordinate to maintain the county’s fiscal capabilities