McIntosh County
McIntosh County, Georgia
1200 North Way
Darien, Georgia 31305
Tel: 912-437-6671
County Website: McIntosh county
Assessor Website: McIntosh county assessor
McIntosh County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- You will have 45 days from the date on the notice to file an appeal should you disagree with the value.
- An appeal must be hand-delivered on time or postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service.
- TO FILE BY MAIL: No form is required, but one is provided for your convenience: https://dor.georgia.gov/documents/pt-311a-appeal-assessment-form
- You may also simply write a letter stating that you wish to file an appeal, and if possible, explain why you disagree with the value.
- Please mail appeals to Hearing Officer or Nonbinding Arbitration to the attention of Shirley White Deputy Chief Appraiser.
- Upon receiving your appeal, the Board of Assessors (BOA) will review the value or denial in question and notify you of any changes.
- If you are dissatisfied with the changes, you have the right to continue your appeal to the BOE.
- If the BOA makes no changes, we will notify you and your agent that your appeal has been certified to the BOE without the necessity of further action from you.
- The BOE members will have reviewed your letter of appeal. At the hearing they will listen to your presentation and a presentation from the county appraiser.
- They will then render an independent decision as to the value of the property and you will be notified of this decision in writing. Either party may appeal to Superior Court within 30 days of the BOE decision.
URLs
- https://mcintoshassessor.com/appeals/
- https://dor.georgia.gov/documents/pt-311a-appeal-assessment-form
Please note that it can take many months for us to process all appeals. We appreciate your patience as we give each appeal the attention it deserves.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in McIntosh county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the McIntosh county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the McIntosh 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. McIntosh 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 McIntosh 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 McIntosh 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 McIntosh 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 McIntosh 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 McIntosh county Georgia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About McIntosh County
Homes in McIntosh county have a median home value of $150,190.
McIntosh county home values are ranked 47 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, McIntosh county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~15%.
The median household income in McIntosh county is $56,262.
Compared to the state of Georgia and the United States, McIntosh 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.
McIntosh county's population has grown from 8,634 in 1990 to 10,975 in 2020, an increase of 27% 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.
McIntosh county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Georgia and the United States.
McIntosh County Georgia Cities
Darien, Meridian, Sapelo Island, Townsend
McIntosh County Georgia Zipcodes
31305 / 31319 / 31327 / 31331 /
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