An Overview of a Successful Property Tax Protest in Gwinnett County

Posted by Daniel Jones on Oct 4, 2021 10:39:00 AM

Every year in Gwinnett County, homeowners receive an assessment notice in the mail that outlines, among other things, how much money they'll be paying in property taxes. If you feel that the number listed on the notice is too high, you can and absolutely should file an appeal - doing so could save you a tremendous amount of money in the short-term. 

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Property Taxes and Gwinnett County: Your Overview

By far, the most important part of successfully conducting a property tax protest in Gwinnett County involves coming to a better understanding of exactly how certain decisions are being made.

Your property tax bill will be based on the fair market value of your home - something that you may have also heard referred to as the appraised value. In essence, this is the amount that someone could conceivably sell the home for and that a buyer would "willingly purchase" it for, as per information obtained from the Gwinnett County website. 

It's equally crucial to understand that the process for protesting your property taxes in Gwinnett County has changed recently, thanks in large part to the still-ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In January of 2021, the Board of Assessors in the county decided not to hold in-person hearings for all administrative matters unless they specifically have a court order to do so. This means that for the foreseeable future, all services provided to property owners - including things like hearings and mediations - will take place via remote access and video conferencing. 

In the event that you don't have the technology to support this process or there are some conditions that would otherwise make it difficult for you to do so, you can still contact the Board of Assessors to discuss reasonable accommodations. This can and likely will change in the future but for right now, this is how the process is being handled.

In the end, conducting a successful property tax protest in Gwinnett County is nothing if not time-consuming - which is why it's always recommended to enlist the help of a team of professionals like those at Fair Assessments to do so on your behalf. We've been through this process many times and know how to see it through to a satisfying conclusion - all so that you can rest easy knowing that your needs are being taken care of. 

If you're interested in finding out even more information about how to conduct a thorough and successful property tax protest in Gwinnett County, or if you'd just like to speak to someone about your own situation in a bit more detail, please don't delay - contact Fair Assessments today. 

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