Fayette County
Fayette County, Georgia
140 Stonewall Avenue West
Suite 100
Fayetteville, Georgia 30214
Tel: 770-305-5400
Fax: 770-719-9230
County Website: Fayette county
Assessor Website: Fayette county assessor
Fayette County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- An appeal to the Board of Tax Assessors (BTA) can now be submitted on an Appeal of Assessment Form downloaded here: https://fayettecountyga.gov/assessors_office/pdf/2022/pt311a.pdf
- Forms can be obtained at the Tax Assessor’s Office at 140 Stonewall Ave., West Suite 108, Fayetteville, GA.
- Appeals can also be filed online here: https://qpublic.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?App=FayetteCountyGA&Layer=Parcels&PageType=Map
- It must be signed and dated and must be received by the Board of Tax Assessors (BTA) within 45 days from the date of the
- It must be US postmarked, no metered mail accepted.
- If you appeal and the BTA does not change their new assessment, they will automatically forward your appeal to the Board of Equalization.
- They will also send you a letter informing you of the status of your appeal.
- For more information about the appeals process, please contact the Assessors office at 770.305.5402
URLs
- https://fayettecountyga.gov/assessors_office/appeals
- https://fayettecountyga.gov/assessors_office/pdf/2022/pt311a.pdf
- https://qpublic.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?App=FayetteCountyGA&Layer=Parcels&PageType=Map
- https://fayettecountyga.gov/assessors_office/appeals-faq
Written appeals will be accepted and must include:
-The parcel ID number/map number
-Grounds for the appeal
-The taxpayers opinion of value
-Election to appeal to Board of Equalization, Hearing Officer or Arbitration.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Fayette county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Fayette county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Fayette 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. Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette county Georgia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Fayette County
Homes in Fayette county have a median home value of $292,891.
Fayette county home values are ranked 4 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, Fayette county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~124%.
The median household income in Fayette county is $93,777.
Compared to the state of Georgia and the United States, Fayette 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.
Fayette county's population has grown from 62,415 in 1990 to 119,194 in 2020, an increase of 91% 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.
Fayette county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Georgia and the United States.
Fayette County Georgia Cities
Brooks, Peachtree City, Tyrone, Woolsey
Fayette County Georgia Zipcodes
30205 / 30214 / 30269 / 30290 /
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