Property-tax appeals in Georgia
Deadlines, evidence, and a packet you file yourself — for homes, multifamily, and commercial property in Georgia.
State rules verified from public sources| Deadline rule | 45 days from the date of the assessment notice (O.C.G.A. 48-5-311(e)(2)(A)); in Fulton County the 2026 deadline was July 31 |
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| First hearing body | Board of Equalization |
CAN RAISE VALUE: Ownwell names Georgia as an exception where an appeal can trigger a reassessment/increase. A successful appeal triggers the O.C.G.A. 48-5-299(c) freeze: the value is frozen for the appeal year plus the next 2 years. State assessment ratio is 40% of fair market value. Appeal form PT-311A (source report checklist). Ownwell charges 35% contingency plus a $20 fee for securing the 299(c) freeze in Fulton County.
What wins in Georgia
Homes are argued on comparable sales and uniformity. Income property is argued on the income approach — rent roll, expenses, and a supported cap rate. The packet builds the argument that matches your property type, with your evidence organised as exhibits.
Segments: Residential · Multifamily · Commercial · Pricing
Largest counties in Georgia
Fulton County · Gwinnett County · Cobb County · DeKalb County · Chatham County · Clayton County · Cherokee County · Forsyth County · Henry County · Hall County · Richmond County · Muscogee County · Paulding County · Houston County · Columbia County · Coweta County · Bibb County · Douglas County · Clarke County · Carroll County · Fayette County · Newton County · Lowndes County · Bartow County
General information from public sources, not legal advice. Software, not representation. FairAppealPacket is not a law firm, a licensed appraiser, or a licensed property-tax consultant. We do not file, appear, or negotiate for you. You review, sign, and file your own appeal. No result is guaranteed.
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