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Bleckley County, Georgia

112 N. Second St.
Cochran, Georgia 31014

Tel: 478-934-3200
Fax: 478-934-3222

County Website: Bleckley county
Assessor Website: Bleckley county assessor

Bleckley County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

After you have received a notice of assessment and have given careful consideration to the value placed on your property, you may file an appeal in writing to the Board of Assessors.
You must file the appeal within 45 days from the mailing date of the notice of assessment if you feel it is incorrect.
Once your appeal is filed with the Assessors Office, it is reviewed by the Board of Assessors and the appraisal staff.
Based on the facts submitted in your letter and information contained in the Assessors appraisal file, a decision is made whether to raise, lower or not change the propertys Fair Market Value.
If no change is made, the appeal is automatically certified to the next appeal level, the Board of Equalization, for a hearing.
If the value is changed, you will be notified of the new value and you are given 21 days to appeal the changed value in writing to the Board of Equalization if you feel the new value is incorrect.
If you agree with the new value, no further action on your part is needed.
For more information about the appeals process, please contact the Assessors office at 478-934-3209

URLs

https://www.qpublic.net/ga/bleckley/faq.html#appeal

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

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Bleckley county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Bleckley 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. Bleckley 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 Bleckley 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 Bleckley 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 Bleckley 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 Bleckley 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 Bleckley county Georgia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Bleckley County

Homes in Bleckley county have a median home value of $103,926.

Bleckley county home values are ranked 97 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, Bleckley county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-20%.

Georgia Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Bleckley county is $46,992.

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

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Bleckley county's population has grown from 10,430 in 1990 to 12,583 in 2020, an increase of 21% 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.

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

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Bleckley County Georgia Cities

Cochran

Bleckley County