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Towns County, Georgia

48 River Street
Hiawassee, Georgia 30546

Tel: 706-896-2276
Fax: 706-896-6980

County Website: Towns county
Assessor Website: Towns county assessor

Towns County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

The county board of tax assessors must send an annual notice of assessment which gives the taxpayer information on filing a property tax appeal on real property
If the county board of tax assessors disagrees with the taxpayers return on personal property, the board must send a notice of assessment which gives the taxpayer information on filing an appeal.
If the taxpayer wishes to appeal the fair market value on the notice of assessment, the appeal must be sent to the board of tax assessors.
Appeals must be postmarked no later than 45 days from the mailing date of the notice of assessment.
The appeal which is filed with the Board of Tax Assessors is then reviewed and if a change is made a new 30 day notice is mailed to the property owner with the adjusted value.
If the Board of Tax Assessors makes no changes, the appeal is automatically forwarded to the County Board of Equalization.
A hearing is scheduled, conducted and the Board of Equalization renders a decision.
If the taxpayer is still dissatisfied with the decision, an appeal to Superior Court may be made by the property owner.
In lieu of an appeal with the Board of Equalization, an arbitration appeal is also available to the taxpayer. The Board of Tax Assessors can provide details regarding this procedure.
For more information about the appeal process, contact the Assessors office at 706-896-3984.

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Towns County

Homes in Towns county have a median home value of $240,425.

Towns county home values are ranked 8 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, Towns county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~84%.

Georgia Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Towns county is $51,257.

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

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Towns County Georgia Cities

Hiawassee, Young Harris

Towns County Georgia Zipcodes

30546 / 30582 /

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