Chatham County
Chatham County, Georgia
124 Bull Street
Suite 210
Savannah, Georgia 31401
Tel: 912-652-7175
Fax: 912-652-7874
County Website: Chatham county
Assessor Website: Chatham county assessor
Chatham County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Appeals can only be filed in response to an Annual Assessment Notice.
- When you receive your Notice you will have 45 days from the Notice Date displayed on the form to file your appeal.
- Your appeal must first be filed with the Board of Assessors for review. If they did not make a change, the appeal will be forwarded to the Board of Equalization.
- Appealing to the Board of Equalization (BOE) is FREE to you.
- You will be scheduled for a hearing before the BOE.
- After hearing all of the evidence the BOE will deliberate and render a decision based on the evidence presented. You will be notified of this decision in writing.
- Either party may appeal to Superior Court within 30 days of the BOE decision by contacting the Board of Assessors. A $25 filing fee will be required if you appeal to Superior Court.
- For more information about the appeals process, please contact the Assessors office at (912) 652-7271
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Chatham county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Chatham county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Chatham 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. Chatham 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 Chatham 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 Chatham 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 Chatham 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 Chatham 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 Chatham county Georgia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Chatham County
Homes in Chatham county have a median home value of $206,791.
Chatham county home values are ranked 19 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, Chatham county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~58%.
The median household income in Chatham county is $57,739.
Compared to the state of Georgia and the United States, Chatham county's median household income is higher than the state of Georgia's average median household income of $49,230 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Chatham county's population has grown from 216,774 in 1990 to 295,291 in 2020, an increase of 36% 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.
Chatham 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.
Chatham County Georgia Cities
Garden City, M M, Pooler, Port Wentworth, Savannah, State College, Tybee Island
Chatham County Georgia Zipcodes
31322 / 31328 / 31401 / 31404 / 31405 / 31406 / 31407 / 31408 / 31410 / 31411 / 31415 / 31419 /
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