How To Appeal Your Property Taxes
Posted by Ben Hirsh on Monday, March 21st, 2011 at 4:59pm.
The subject of property taxes, specifically, appealing property taxes, has been a popular topic of conversation lately among homeowners throughout Metro Atlanta. There seems to be a common misconception that the process is difficult and confusing – but this couldn’t be further from the truth!
Since the recent passage of Georgia Senate Bill 346 - a Bill which requires that every property owner in the state of Georgia gets an annual notice of assessment starting in tax year 2011 - it’s very easy.
The Assessment Notice indicates what the county determines is your home’s Fair Market Value, along with an estimated property tax amount. The notice also gives tax payers information on filing an appeal. The appeal may be based on taxability, value, uniformity, and/or the denial of an exemption. The state of Georgia provides a universal appeal form for use by property owners in all Georgia counties.
1. Complete the appeal form and mail or deliver in person to your county Tax Assessor.
2. Note that the appeal must be filed within 45 days upon receipt of the Notice (you will get your notice this year before June 1st).
3. An appraiser reviews the information.
4. The Board notifies you of the outcome of the appeal.
5. You can either accept the new assessment or continue with the appeal process.
One of the most favorable changes affecting new homeowners is that your assessment will not exceed the actual amount you paid for your home in the year following your purchase.
See? It’s that simple, but for additional information on appealing your property taxes, visit the Georgia Department of Revenue’s site.
On a more much exciting note, I am pleased to announce that I was ranked in the top 2% of all Atlanta Realtors (there are over 5000 of them) for my sales volume last year! Thank you to my clients who worked with me and referred me to your friends.
Along with the trust you already had in me, I hope this will help you feel even more confident in referring me to friends and family members looking to buy or sell a home in Atlanta.
Since the recent passage of Georgia Senate Bill 346 - a Bill which requires that every property owner in the state of Georgia gets an annual notice of assessment starting in tax year 2011 - it’s very easy.
The Assessment Notice indicates what the county determines is your home’s Fair Market Value, along with an estimated property tax amount. The notice also gives tax payers information on filing an appeal. The appeal may be based on taxability, value, uniformity, and/or the denial of an exemption. The state of Georgia provides a universal appeal form for use by property owners in all Georgia counties.
1. Complete the appeal form and mail or deliver in person to your county Tax Assessor.
2. Note that the appeal must be filed within 45 days upon receipt of the Notice (you will get your notice this year before June 1st).
3. An appraiser reviews the information.
4. The Board notifies you of the outcome of the appeal.
5. You can either accept the new assessment or continue with the appeal process.
One of the most favorable changes affecting new homeowners is that your assessment will not exceed the actual amount you paid for your home in the year following your purchase.
See? It’s that simple, but for additional information on appealing your property taxes, visit the Georgia Department of Revenue’s site.
On a more much exciting note, I am pleased to announce that I was ranked in the top 2% of all Atlanta Realtors (there are over 5000 of them) for my sales volume last year! Thank you to my clients who worked with me and referred me to your friends.
Along with the trust you already had in me, I hope this will help you feel even more confident in referring me to friends and family members looking to buy or sell a home in Atlanta.
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