Newton County
Newton County, Georgia
1124 Clark Street
Covington, Georgia 30014
Tel: 770-784-2000
Fax: 770-784-2162
County Website: Newton county
Assessor Website: Newton county assessor
Newton County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- 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, Newton County Superior Court.
- For more information about the appeals process, please contact the Assessors office at (770) 784-2030
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Newton county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Newton county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Newton 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. Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton county Georgia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Newton County
Homes in Newton county have a median home value of $157,763.
Newton county home values are ranked 44 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, Newton county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~21%.
The median household income in Newton county is $59,178.
Compared to the state of Georgia and the United States, Newton 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.
Newton county's population has grown from 41,808 in 1990 to 112,483 in 2020, an increase of 169% 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.
Newton county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Georgia and the United States.
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