Changes in State Law now allow all property owners to appeal values by replying to the annual assessment mailed no later than July 1 of each year…  Appeal before April 1st for all Georgia Counties and you may be able to lower your value WITHOUT the hassles of appearing before the Board of Equalization - Details Below!!!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline to appeal?

Changes in State Law now allow all property owners to appeal by replying to the annual assessment mailed no later than July 1^st of the year…. Appeal before April 1^st and you may be able to lower your value WITHOUT the hassles of appearing before the Board of Equalization.  It is recommended that you contact the tax assessors office in the county in which your property is located to confirm the mailing address of your tax records and the date that they are sending out the assessment notices.  Some counties may send their notices out as early as May 1.  You have 45 days from the date of postmark to respond to the assessment notice to request a Board of Equalization hearing.

Where can I find the new changes in State Laws?

Click here to view Georgia Senate Bill 346

What areas do you serve?

GA Property Tax Appeal serves the following counties: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dawson,  Dekalb, Douglas, Fannin, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Franklin, Fulton, Gilmer, Gordon, Gwinnett, Habersham, Hall, Haralson, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Lumpkin, Morgan, Murray, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Rabun, Rockdale, Spalding, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walton, White, and Whitfield Counties (including all cities in these counties).  You may email special request from a different county to be considered click here.

I own vacant land, commercial property, rental property, or a home that is not in a subdivision. Can you help me?

Our service  focuses primarily on homes in subdivisions.  For all non-subdivision properties, click here to email a request.

Will you appeal and represent individuals or homeowners in an entire subdivision if requested?

Yes we do.  Please click here to email for more information.

How do you qualify to help me with my property tax appeal?

We have been in the Real Estate industry since 1990 and bring years of experience with property tax records, liens, deeds, comparables, and many other courthouse related aspects associated with real estate, investing and brokerage. Some of our other real estate accomplishments are:

www.TheProgressiveGroup.com
www.NorthMetroREIA.com
www.TheREIANetwork.com
www.BuddyCorbin.com

How do you decide the value of a property?

We analyze the information you give us to determine the best approach.  In most cases the value approach is most beneficial.  If you do not agree with our sales data you will have the knowledge to use data from other sources in your appeal. We utilize the most comprehensive databases available. These include census data, housing sales indexes, comparable sales, assessment data, assessment equalization studies and building cost data. In addition, we have developed a proprietary computerized logic algorithm which, primarily through statistical tools, indicates a best-case outcome of a valuation appeal. We return at that value. Settlement valuation is more subjective, and is based on a multitude of factors.

Can I communicate with you by telephone or mail?

After your packet is completed and emailed to you, a representative will contact you by phone.  If you have any questions at that point they will be able to help you.  For questions prior to ordering our service, please click here to email.

I've heard that if I appeal my assessment, the valuation would be frozen for the next two years. Is that true?

It is common practice for property assessments to stay in effect for a total of 3 years but there is no guarantee. In theory, your house could be assessed again next year. In practice, however, we have found that most assessors will not reassess you again for three years.

I understand that I can continue my appeal after the Board of Equalization hearing to the Superior Court. Does your service include that?

The information we provide equips a homeowner to appeal their property taxes up through the Board of Equalization (BOE) appeal. 

My assessed value has risen sharply.  Is this grounds to appeal?

No it is not.  An appeal cannot be based on how much your property taxes has risen.  Property Tax appeals must be based on Value, Taxability, or Uniformity.  We cover all of this in the educational portion of this product after purchase.

Do I have a good chance of winning my appeal?

Yes.  Housing values have declined sharply.

What if the value you return is not high enough to warrant an appeal?

There is no guarantee that your property will assess at a lower rate than the current value. 

Is there a refund if the appeal does not provide a lower assessment of my property?

A large portion of this service is the training of the actual appeal process.  We provide in-depth training with your purchase including an instructional video explaining the entire process with all the forms and letters you will need.  Our assessors use all of the current data to do the best job possible assessing your property but there are neither guarantees nor refunds given if your property does not assess to your satisfaction.  With the education you receive you will be able to apply any comparable sales to the appeal, whether you use our sales or another source.

Is $99 the total cost?

Yes there are other services out there that advertise a low rate but when you read the fine print they have additional fees up to 1/3 of the savings.  Our purpose is 2 fold; we not only want to give you the information you need to appeal your taxes but also the knowledge to appeal it yourself.  The education you will receive from this process will help you from this point forward.

How much time do I have?

Changes in State Law now allow all property owners to appeal by replying to the annual assessment mailed no later than July 1^st of the year…. Appeal before April 1^st and you may be able to lower your value WITHOUT the hassles of appearing before the Board of Equalization! Call 770-655-6065 to confirm availability of services!  To fill out the application, click here!

How long do I have to respond after getting my assessment notice?

It is recommended that you contact the tax assessors office in the county in which your property is located to confirm the mailing address of your tax records and the date that they are sending out the assessment notices.  Some counties may send their notices out as early as May 1.  You have 45 days to respond to the assessment notice from the date of postmark to request a Board of Equalization hearing.

Do you file my appeal for me?

Our $99 product provides the homeowner the tools necessary to appeal your own property taxes.  The cost to represent a homeowner in the appeal is much higher and quoted on a case by case basis.  Click here to be contacted about this option.

How do I get started?

Sign up today! – Changes in State Law now allow all property owners to appeal by replying to the annual assessment mailed no later than July 1^st of the year…. Appeal before April 1^st and you may be able to lower your value WITHOUT the hassles of appearing before the Board of Equalization! Call 770-655-6065 to confirm availability of services!

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