Georgia House Bill 202 was passed and signed by the Governor in May of 2015. The bill is in full force and effect starting in tax year 2016. This article addresses some of the changes that have the biggest impact on the property tax appeal process. 

The Hall County tax assessor is beginning to make the rounds again, visiting properties throughout the county and offering assessments. Of course, most homeowners are dreading this, as property values and taxes seem to be on the rise every year. Because of this, you may be looking for some information about the Hall County tax assessor and how everything operates. We thought we’d take the time to share some general information about the tax assessor, which will help you to get through the upcoming property tax season unscathed.

We’ve already passed the first of the year, which means that the Clayton County tax assessor has begun the annual assessments of properties in the area. Although this is likely nothing new to residents of Clayton County, it never hurts to get a refresher course on how the whole process works. For this reason, we thought it would be worthwhile to answer some frequently asked questions that people have about the Clayton County tax assessor.

Hopefully, you made it through the last property tax season without any issues. But, even if you did – or if you’re new to DeKalb county – it’s important to know how the DeKalb County Tax Assessor works, and what the property tax system is like in the area. So, we thought it would be helpful to provide a bit of a refresher course for the seasoned vets, and some general information for people who are new to the area!

Gwinnett County tax assessment notices are dated April 3. You have 45 days to file a Gwinnett County property tax appeal which makes the deadline May 18. You can view your Gwinnett County tax assessment notice online. You can file your Gwinnett property tax appeal online on the tax assessor website. 

As you read this, the property tax season has started up again in Fulton County. In the months ahead the Fulton County tax assessor’s staff will be making their way around, surveying properties, and making their appraisals. This is an important time in your tax year, because the appraisals that they make will determine the amount of Fulton County tax you owe this year. Because of this, we thought it might be useful to give a general overview of the process, and to suggest ways for you to lower your Fulton County tax liability.

We hear from the residents of Gwinnett County all the time. They tell us that the amount that they’re paying in property tax every year just seems to go up and up, and that it’s often completely out of line with what they feel their property is actually worth. Often, they come to believe that they’ve come crazy with all the property tax in Gwinnett County that they’re liable for. Here’s the thing: they’re not.

With money getting tighter and tighter every year, homeowners throughout Georgia, including those in DeKalb County, are looking for ways to lower the amount they’re paying in property taxes. Many homeowners across the country simply accept the assessed value of their home as a given, and pay the property taxes that they’re billed each and every year. While this is good civic propriety, it is not good financial sense. In many cases a homeowner may be able to challenge the assessed value of his or her property, and reap the benefit of paying lower property taxes.

Tax season is coming around again, and many residents in Cobb County have questions. Of course, while the federal and state governments will be collecting their fair share over the coming months, the assessment of property in Cobb County has only just begun for this calendar year. Because of this, you may have some questions about how the value of your property is assessed and what you can do about it if you disagree with that assessment.

It’s that time of year again when the Cobb County tax assessors are hitting the pavement and conducting property visits around the county. That means that the assessment notices are only a few weeks away, and that it’s time to gear up for property tax season. If you’re new to the area, or even if you’re a seasoned veteran of Cobb County, you may have some questions about how the tax assessment process works there. For this reason, we thought we’d take the chance to go over some of the basics as a kind of refresher course.