Appealing Property Tax in Dekalb County GA

Thank you Jane! I feel like we should be there for our clients before and after the sale. Sharing information on appealing taxes and homestead exemptions are just part of the package.

Allen, you are correct. The legislation has changed for 2011 and the appeal forms are no longer necessary. They are asking that people write a letter instead.  The following is from the tax commissioner's website:

"NEW FOR 2011:
New legislation was recently passed which provides that all Georgia counties must mail an Annual Assessment Notice to all taxable real estate property owners every year, which will give every property owner the opportunity to appeal. We are scheduled to mail our 2011 Annual Assessment Notices in mid-May, 2011. This Notice will give you 45 days to appeal if you do not agree with the CURRENT VALUE displayed on the Notice.

If you received an Annual Assessment Notice and would like to appeal the new value, no appeal form is necessary. Simply write a letter stating that you are appealing, and include in your letter the following information:

• Parcel Identification Number as found on the Notice of Assessment Change
• Property Address
• Your daytime phone number
• Your intention to appeal to either: Board of Equalization, Hearing Officer, or Arbitration (description of each is provided below)
• Any supporting documentation you may have as to why you disagree with our value. 

Your letter of appeal must be hand-delivered or POSTMARKED BY THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE by the Appeal Deadline date shown on the Notice to insure acceptance as a timely appeal. Late appeals will not be processed. We do not accept email or faxed appeals." (end quote)

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