Charlton County
Charlton County, Georgia
68 Kingsland Drive
Suite B
Folkston, Georgia 31537
Tel: 912-496-2549
Fax: 912-496-1156
County Website: Charlton county
Assessor Website: Charlton county assessor
Charlton County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Upon receipt of an assessment notice the property owner has 45 days to file an appeal.
- The appeal must be filed in writhing.
- Late appeals are invalid.
- When you file an appeal, the Board of Assessors/Property Appraisers reviews the property and determines whether a change in the valuation is warranted.
- If no change is made the property owner is then sent a notice that no change has been made and the appeal will then go to the next level of appeal process, which is, the Board of Equalization.
- After hearing both the assessors and the property owners position, the Board of Equalization renders a decision on the valuation.
- If either side disagrees with the decision of the Board of Equalization, the property owner or the assessor may proceed to the next level of appeal, Charlton County Superior Court.
- However, if a change is made to the property value or exemption a 30 day notice is mailed to the property owner.
- The property owner must file in writing an appeal if they still disagree with the decision of the Board of Assessors and the appeal process will continue as stated above.
- For more information about the appeal process, contact the Assessors office at 912-496-7437.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Charlton county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Charlton county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Charlton 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. Charlton 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 Charlton 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 Charlton 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 Charlton 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 Charlton 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 Charlton county Georgia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Charlton County
Homes in Charlton county have a median home value of $95,381.
Charlton county home values are ranked 109 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, Charlton county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-27%.
The median household income in Charlton county is $42,743.
Compared to the state of Georgia and the United States, Charlton 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.
Charlton county's population has grown from 8,496 in 1990 to 12,518 in 2020, an increase of 47% 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.
Charlton county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Georgia and greater than the population change for United States.
Charlton County Georgia Cities
Folkston, Saint George
Charlton County Georgia Zipcodes
31537 / 31646 /
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