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Muscogee County, Georgia

100 East 10th Street
Columbus, Georgia 31901

Tel: 706-653-4370

County Website: Muscogee county
Assessor Website: Muscogee county assessor

Muscogee County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Upon receipt of the assessment notice, the property owner desiring to appeal the change in value must do so within 45 days.
Owners or their representative may file an appeal in writing with the Board of Assessors by the appeal deadline
If an owner wants to use an attorney or representative, the owner must include a current letter of authorization when filing their appeal that authorizes this person to represent the owner.
The Board of Assessors has 180 days from the date the appeal is received to answer the owners and their authorized representative.
If there is a change made to the Fair Market Value listed on the original Notice, this change is communicated to the owner and their representative in writing by mailing them a new 30-day Notice of Assessment.
If the owner or their authorized representative is still not satisfied with the new value, they may continue the appeal by notifying the Board of Assessors in writing (letter) that they wish to continue their appeal.
If the Board of Assessors makes no additional changes to the value on the original notice, this is communicated to the owner and their representative by letter indicating their appeal is being certified to a Board of Equalization.
If the appeal is certified to the Board of Equalization or Hearing Officer, all correspondence will come from the Appeal Administrator for the Board of Equalization, as to the date and time the hearing will be scheduled before them.
If the owner is still not satisfied with the Fair Market Value after the hearing and decision of the Board of Equalization, they may appeal to Superior Court within 30 days of the decision.
For more information about the appeal process, contact the Assessor's office at 706-653-4398

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Muscogee county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Muscogee county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Muscogee 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. Muscogee 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 Muscogee 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 Muscogee 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 Muscogee 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 Muscogee 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 Muscogee county Georgia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Muscogee County

Homes in Muscogee county have a median home value of $141,622.

Muscogee county home values are ranked 56 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, Muscogee county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~8.4%.

Georgia Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Muscogee county is $47,418.

Compared to the state of Georgia and the United States, Muscogee 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.

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Muscogee county's population has grown from 179,280 in 1990 to 206,922 in 2020, an increase of 15% 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.

Muscogee county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Georgia and the United States.

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Muscogee County Georgia Cities

Columbus, Midland, Upatoi

Muscogee County Georgia Zipcodes

31820 / 31829 / 31901 / 31903 / 31904 / 31906 / 31907 / 31909 /

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