Interactive: Understanding Georgia property tax assessments and appeals

If you bundle up a few key metrics, the best bang for your property tax buck in Georgia is Wilkes County. In metro Atlanta, the highest-ranking county is Gwinnett.

If you bundle up a few key metrics, the best bang for your property tax buck in Georgia is Wilkes County. In metro Atlanta, the highest-ranking county is Gwinnett.

It’s tax assessment time in metro Atlanta and the AJC wants to help you better understand your tax assessment notice. We also hope to make learning about your county’s appeals process easier. Bookmark this page as a go-to resource for easily accessing your county’s tax assessment information, FAQs and forms. Click here for the Department of Revenue’s complete list of Georgia county tax officials and their contact information. Learn more about Georgia property tax rules here.

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What’s in an assessment appeal form?

The document shown below is the standard Georgia Department of Revenue tax appeal form designated for use by all Georgia counties. For even more information, visit the Georgia Tax Center website. Click the yellow boxes in the interactive graphic below to view individual elements included on the appeal form.

— Source: Georgia Department of Revenue


How long do I have to appeal my assessment?

All counties must allow taxpayers 45 days from the date of the assessment notice to file an appeal. Since counties don’t necessarily mail every notice on the same day, remember that your 45-day appeal period starts from the date on your individual notice.