Heard County
Heard County, Georgia
201 Park Avenue
Franklin, Georgia 30217
Tel: 706-675-3821
Fax: 706-675-2493
County Website: Heard county
Assessor Website: Heard county assessor
Heard County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Call the Assessor's office and speak with an appraiser or an assessor. (706) 675-3786
- You may also make arrangements to meet with the appraisal staff to learn how your assessment was made, what factors were considered, and what type of records we have on your property.
- You have 45 days to appeal the new valuation if you feel its incorrect.
- The appeal must be filed in writing.
- Late appeals are invalid.
- When you file an appeal, the Board of Tax Assessors reviews it and determines whether a change in the valuation is warranted.
- If no change is made, it will then go to the next level of appeal, the Board of Equalization.
- After hearing both the assessors and the taxpayer's position, the Board of Equalization renders a decision on the valuation.
- If either side disagrees with the decision of the Board of Equalization, the taxpayer or the assessor may proceed to the next level of appeal, Heard County Superior Court.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Heard county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Heard county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Heard 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. Heard 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 Heard 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 Heard 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 Heard 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 Heard 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 Heard county Georgia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Heard County
Homes in Heard county have a median home value of $117,723.
Heard county home values are ranked 84 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, Heard county homes have a median home value that is the national median value of $130,626 by ~-9.877474153209%.
The median household income in Heard county is $50,583.
Compared to the state of Georgia and the United States, Heard 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.
Heard county's population has grown from 8,628 in 1990 to 11,412 in 2020, an increase of 32% 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.
Heard county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Georgia and the United States.
Heard County Georgia Cities
Glenn
Heard County Georgia Zipcodes
30217 /
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