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Banks County, Georgia

150 Hudson Ridge
Homer, Georgia 30547

Tel: 706-677-6902
Fax: 706-677-6218

County Website: Banks county
Assessor Website: Banks county assessor

Banks County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

1. If the property owner disagrees with any of the following, they have 45 days from the date on the Notice of Assessment to file an appeal.
2. The appraisal staff will review your appeal.
3. If the appraisal staff elects to make a change in your valuation, you will receive another written Change of Assessment Notice called a 30-day notice.
4. If you are dissatisfied with the revised appraisal, you have 30 days to appeal the revised appraised value to the Board of Equalization
5. By responding that you do not accept the changes, your information will be forwarded to the Clerk of Courts to schedule your hearing. The Clerk of Superior Court will notify you by mail of your scheduled hearing date.
6. If the appraisal staff does not make any adjustment in your appraisal, you will be notified that your appeal will be forwarded to the next level based on your selected hearing type.
7. When the date and time of the hearing arrives, you will have an opportunity to present your case.
8. At the end of a hearing, both you and the county appraiser may stay for the deliberations between the Board of Equalization members, but you and the county appraiser must refrain from presenting any further evidence or discussion.
9. The Board of Equalization will then deliberate and makes a decision. Both you and the Board of Assessors will be notified in writing of the official ruling.

URLs

• https://www.bankscountyga.org/tax-assessors/page/appeals
• https://www.bankscountyga.org/tax-assessors/page/appeals-process

Here's how to lower your property taxes in Banks county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Banks county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Banks county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.

Tax exemptions

Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Banks county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.

Appeal tax assessment

Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Banks county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.

Challenge the tax rate

Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Banks county government and ask them to consider reducing it.

Property Tax Rules

Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Banks county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Banks county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.

Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Banks county Georgia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Banks County

Homes in Banks county have a median home value of $165,332.

Banks county home values are ranked 40 out of 158 counties in the state of Georgia for median home price. The average median home value in Georgia is $120,607. Stewart county has the lowest median price at $46,799. Forsyth county has the highest median price at $361,888.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Banks county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~27%.

The median household income in Banks county is $50,912.

Compared to the state of Georgia and the United States, Banks county's median household income is higher than the state of Georgia's average median household income of $49,230 and lower than the United States average median household income of $54,172.

Banks county's population has grown from 10,308 in 1990 to 18,035 in 2020, an increase of 75% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of Georgia's population has grown from 6,478,149 in 1990 to 10,711,908 in 2020, an increase of 65% over that time frame.

In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.

Banks county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Georgia and the United States.

Banks County Georgia Cities

Baldwin, Homer

Banks County Georgia Zipcodes

30511 / 30547 /

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