Clarke County
Clarke County, Georgia
301 College Avenue
301 College Avenue Room 204
Athens, Georgia 30603
Tel: 706-613-3031
Fax: 706-613-3146
County Website: Clarke county
Assessor Website: Clarke county assessor
Clarke County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Call the assessors office at 706-613-3140 and talk with the appraiser responsible for your notice. The appraiser can explain in detail the reasons for the value change.
- Schedule an appointment to review your property with the appraiser at the tax assessors office.
- Make an appeal in writing to the Board of Tax Assessors if a resolution can not be reached.
- Any appeals or questions regarding the assessment notice must be made within 45 days of the notice date.
- If no changes are made by the Board of Assessors regarding an appeal, typically the appeal is forwarded to the Board of Equalization.
- The Board of Equalization (BOE) will notify both the taxpayer and the Board of Assessors of a hearing date to settle the appeal.
- This notification goes out within 15 days of the receipt of the appeal by the BOE.
- The hearing date will be within 20 to 30 days after the notification is sent to both parties.
- Upon receiving the decision of the Board of Equalization, either the taxpayer or the Board of Assessors can appeal the decision to the Superior Court if either is dissatisfied with the results.
- For more information about the appeal process, contact the Assessors office at 706-613-3140.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Clarke county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Clarke county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Clarke 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. Clarke 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 Clarke 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 Clarke 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 Clarke 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 Clarke 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 Clarke county Georgia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Clarke County
Homes in Clarke county have a median home value of $187,270.
Clarke county home values are ranked 28 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, Clarke county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~43%.
The median household income in Clarke county is $40,363.
Compared to the state of Georgia and the United States, Clarke 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.
Clarke county's population has grown from 87,594 in 1990 to 128,671 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.
Clarke 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.
Clarke County Georgia Cities
Athens, Winterville
Clarke County Georgia Zipcodes
30601 / 30602 / 30605 / 30606 / 30607 / 30683 /
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