About the Board of Tax Assessor’s

It is the responsibility of the Board of Tax Assessors, to ensure all real and personal property accounts have been returned for taxation at the proper valuation.  It is the duty of the county appraisal staff to do the following:

• Inspect Mobile Homes for Proper Decal Display
• Mail Assessment Notices
• Maintain Tax Records and Maps for the County
• Make Appraisals of the Fair Market Value of all Taxable Property
• Prepare Annual Assessments of Taxable Property
• Provide Information to the Georgia Department of Revenue as Requested
• Process Applications for Property Exemptions

Meetings

The Board of Tax Assessors hold meetings the first Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted. Please click the link to View Agendas, Minutes, and Posting Notices. Minutes are posted once approved. 

Members

• Larry (Brad) Green, Chairman
• Gussie Nease, Vice-Chairman
• Janis Bevill
• Lisa Mock Hurst
• Scott Morgan

Meeting Change Notice: 

The Board of Tax Assessors has moved the regular scheduled meeting from July 3,2023 to Monday July 10,2023 at 4:00pm. 

Returned Assessment Notices List:

The Tax Assessors office sent out Annual Assessment Notices on June 12, 2023. All returned assessment notices are certified by the Probate Judge and posted  on the Courthouse steps for 30 days. The current list was certified on July 13, 2023. The full list can be view at the main Courthouse, the Historical Courthouse or by clicking the following link.  

                                       2023 Return Assessment Notice List

Property Tax Return

Filing a property tax return allows the property owner to state the "value" of their property and ensure all taxable items are listed to avoid penalties or incorrect taxation. Filing of this document may create a review of the county’s value of the property being returned. Reasonable notice is hereby provided that an onsite inspection by a member of the county appraisal staff may be required. Said property visit will be for the purpose of determining the correctness of the information contained in the county’s appraisal record for the property being returned.

Homestead Exemptions

To receive the benefit of Homestead Exemption, a homeowner must file an application with the Tax Assessor's office. Applications are taken year round. April 1 is the date that determines what tax year the Homestead will go into effect. Meaning: If Homestead is applied for after April 1 the exemption will become effective for the following tax year. 

Click the "Homestead Exemptions" button above to apply online. You will be taken to qPublic.schneidercorp.com . You must search for your specific property, and then click on the blue button in the upper left hand corner labeled "Apply for Homestead Exemption". If you have any questions about how to apply online, or in person, please call us at 912-754-2125.

Appeals to Board of Equalization

If you received a no change notice and decide that you do not wish to go to the Board of Equalization, you have the option of submitting an appeal waiver. Appeal waivers may be submitted up until the appeal administrator schedules a hearing date with the Board of Equalization. If you would like to obtain an appeal waiver or get more information, please call 912-754-2125 and we will be happy to assist you. Appeals and Appeal Waivers may only be submitted by mail or hand delivered into our office at 901 N Pine St Suite 106 Springfield GA 31329. 

Appraisers in the Area

Did you receive a green postcard in the mail, or a yellow paper in your door? If so, O.C.G.A. SEC. 48-5-264.1 requires that we inform the homeowner that one of our appraisers may be in your area reviewing within the next 60 days. No action is necessary. Please contact our office and speak with an appraiser if you have any questions or concerns. 912-754-2125.