State guide
Georgia property tax appeals, explained plainly.
Georgia homeowners can appeal a county assessment when the value is too high, similar properties are treated differently, or an exemption/taxability issue is wrong.
Important: The appeal deadline is tied to the Annual Notice of Assessment. Do not wait until the tax bill arrives.
The four numbers that matter
- Fair market value: the county's 100% value estimate.
- Assessed value: Georgia generally taxes 40% of fair market value.
- Exemptions: homestead, senior, disabled veteran, surviving spouse, and local exemptions reduce taxable value.
- Taxable value: the value actually multiplied by millage rates.
Common appeal grounds
Value means the county's value is too high for the property's actual as-is market value. Uniformity means similar or superior properties are assessed lower. Many strong homeowner appeals use both.
What evidence helps
Useful evidence includes recent comparable sales, county assessments of similar homes, repair invoices, contractor estimates, condition photos, inspection reports, and proof that a comp is superior or inferior.
What Appeal Watch produces
The app produces a deadline tracker, comp grid, condition evidence index, draft appeal language, filing checklist, and hearing script.