Habersham County
Habersham County, Georgia
130 Jacob's Way
Suite 301
Clarkesville, Georgia 30523
Tel: 706-839-0200
Fax: 706-839-0209
County Website: Habersham county
Assessor Website: Habersham county assessor
Habersham County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- The appeal based on value, uniformity, taxability, or denial of exemption is filed by the property owner and reviewed by the Board of Assessors.
- The Board of Assessors may change the assessment and send a new notice.
- The property owner may appeal in the evaluation from the amended Notice within 30 days of the mailing of such Notice.
- The second appeal made by the property owner or any initial appeal not amended by the Board of Assessors is automatically forwarded to the Board of Equalization.
- A hearing is then scheduled and conducted by the Board of Equalization (BOE); the BOE renders its decision on the appeal case after the hearing.
- If the taxpayer is still dissatisfied, Citizens may appeal to Superior Court within 30 days.
- For more information about the appeals process, please contact the Assessors office at 706-839-0100
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Habersham county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Habersham county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Habersham 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. Habersham 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 Habersham 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 Habersham 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 Habersham 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 Habersham 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 Habersham county Georgia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Habersham County
Homes in Habersham county have a median home value of $152,047.
Habersham county home values are ranked 46 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, Habersham county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~16%.
The median household income in Habersham county is $54,147.
Compared to the state of Georgia and the United States, Habersham county's median household income is higher than the state of Georgia's average median household income of $49,230 and lower than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Habersham county's population has grown from 27,622 in 1990 to 46,031 in 2020, an increase of 67% 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.
Habersham county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Georgia and the United States.
Habersham County Georgia Cities
Alto, Clarkesville, Cornelia, Demorest, Mount Airy
Habersham County Georgia Zipcodes
30510 / 30523 / 30531 / 30535 / 30563 /
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