Board of Assessors
Board members are appointed to fixed terms, as defined by state law. The Board of Assessors is the agency charged with the responsibility of establishing the fair market value of property for ad valorem taxation purposes.
Acre
A parcel/plot of land equal to 43,560 square feet.
Appeal
A process in which a property owner contests an assessment.
In Georgia, property owners may appeal on taxability, uniformity of assessment and value.
Appraisal
The process of developing an opinion of value.
Arbitration Appeal
Annual Assessment Notices are mailed in late May or early June each year. You will have 45 days from the date on the notice to file an appeal should you disagree with the value. The simplest way to file is to use our online appeal which is operational during the 45 day appeal period.
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