Georgia · checked 29 October 2026
Georgia property tax appeal: the 45-day rule and your three options
In Georgia you appeal your assessment to the county Board of Tax Assessors within 45 days of the date your Assessment Notice was mailed. You choose one of three routes when you file, and the right one depends on your property and your evidence.
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Check if my home is over-assessedHow to file
- Deadline: 45 days from the mailing date printed on your notice. Most counties mail notices in spring or early summer, so check yours.
- Form: PT-311A, Appeal of Assessment. The appeal must be in writing.
- File with the county, not the Georgia Department of Revenue.
Pick one route
| Route | For |
|---|---|
| Board of Equalization | Value, uniformity, taxability or a denied exemption. The usual choice for homes. |
| Hearing officer | Value or uniformity on non-homestead property worth over $500,000. |
| Arbitration | Value only. You must supply a certified appraisal within 45 days of the board's acknowledgment, and the losing side pays the arbitrator. |
If you lose
- You can appeal to Superior Court by filing a written notice with the Board of Tax Assessors within 30 days of the decision.
- Before the court hears it, you must pay taxes at least equal to last year's.
- For real property, if the final value is 85% or less of the value set at the earlier stage, you may recover litigation costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
Missed the 45 days?
You'll usually have to wait for next year's notice. Use the time to gather sales of similar homes near the 1 January valuation date, and check you have every exemption you qualify for, especially homestead.
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Source: Georgia Department of Revenue, "Filing a Property Tax Appeal". Read 29 October 2026. County procedures vary; follow your notice. General information, not tax advice.