Appealing your Fulton County property taxes can be a worthwhile endeavor if you believe your assessment is inaccurate. However, many property owners unknowingly weaken their cases by making avoidable mistakes. Here's how to steer clear of the most common pitfalls and improve your chances of a successful appeal:

Every year in Fulton County, the Board of Assessors sends out notices that let you know, among other things, the fair market value of your property. It's an important document to pay attention to, as this directly impacts the amount you'll pay in taxes.

If you receive your annual property assessment notice in Fulton County and disagree with the current year value of your home, it's absolutely in your best interest to file an appeal. Doing so, provided that you get your appeal in before the 45 day deadline, could save you a significant amount of money. This is a very specific process, however - and one that requires you to keep a few key things in mind. 

Just as the BOA sets the property tax ball rolling with its issuances of the annual notice of assessments, it is also the first venue in the Fulton County property tax appeal process.  All appeals must be filed within 45 days on the date stated on the notice; otherwise, the assessed value is considered as final until the next assessment period.

From the mandatory settlement conference to the Fulton County Property Tax Appeal hearing, be it in the Board of Equalization or Superior Court, you and the Fulton County tax assessors will square off, so to speak, with your respective evidence. You have to be prepared with the right quantity and quality to increase your chances at a winning appeal. 

If you think your property is assessed incorrectly, you have the right to file a Fulton county property tax appeal. You can do it yourself but the appeal process can be demanding when it comes to preparation and the hearing itself. You can, instead, hire a Fulton county tax consultant to take care of the appeal. However, if you insist on doing it yourself, you must know how to file the appeal. Taxpayers now have two options in filing the required forms. 

If you want to be successful in your Fulton county property tax appeal, you must gather valid, reasonable, and comprehensive evidence to support your claim that, indeed, your property’s assessed value, as reflected on the annual notice of assessment, is too high. Here are a few tips on how to get your evidence appeal-ready.

If you own a property in Fulton County, you should know about property assessment. And if you think that your property is not assessed correctly, you have the right to file a Fulton county property tax appeal.  Make sure to indicate your grounds for appeal because failure to do so can cause significant delays in the process. Be sure to discuss the specific ground for your appeal with your tax consultant to facilitate its speedy resolution.  The grounds for property tax appeal are: 

From the mandatory settlement conference to the Fulton county property tax appeal hearing, be it in the Board of Equalization or Superior Court, you and the Fulton County tax assessors will square off, so to speak, with your respective evidence. You have to be prepared with the right quantity and quality to increase your chances at a winning appeal.