How to appeal your property tax value in Georgia
4 sourced points for Georgia, each linked to the official page it comes from.
- File a written appeal with the county board of tax assessors, not the Department of Revenue. The state's uniform form is the PT-311A, and you must pick your appeal method on it. dor.georgia.govOct 21
- An appeal to the county board of equalization goes first to the board of assessors. If they change the value, you have 30 days to appeal the new notice, then the board of equalization holds a hearing. dor.georgia.govOct 21
- Instead of the board of equalization, you can choose a hearing officer (for the value of non-homestead real property over $500,000) or an arbitrator, which needs a certified appraisal. dor.georgia.govOct 21
- To take a decision to superior court, file a written notice of appeal with the board of tax assessors within 30 days of the decision. The taxes must be paid before the court can hear it. dor.georgia.govOct 21
The dates
| Date and source | Deadline | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Varies, see rule set by noticedor.georgia.govOct 21 | Appeal deadline Appeal your assessment within 45 days Send it to the county board of tax assessors, postmarked no later than 45 days after your assessment notice was mailed. | All 159 Georgia counties |