Property Tax Appeal

Each year, your county tax assessor determines the fair market value of your property for tax purposes. If you believe this value is too high — or if comparable properties in your area are assessed at lower values — you may have grounds for an appeal. The deadline to appeal is typically 45 days from the date of your assessment notice.

• The assessed value exceeds the property's fair market value
• Comparable properties in your area are assessed at lower values
• The property description is incorrect (wrong square footage, lot size, etc.)
• Improvements were counted that don't exist or were removed
• The property has physical damage or defects that reduce its value
• The assessment methodology was applied incorrectly

• Step 1: Review your assessment notice carefully and note the deadline (typically 45 days).
• Step 2: Gather evidence — recent comparable sales, appraisals, photos of defects.
• Step 3: File a Notice of Appeal with the County Board of Tax Assessors.
• Step 4: Attend a hearing before the Board of Equalization or an arbitrator.
• Step 5: If unsuccessful, you may appeal to Superior Court.

• Notice of Appeal to the Board of Tax Assessors
• Comparable Sales Analysis (using public records)
• Written argument and supporting documentation
• Request for property record card and assessment methodology
• Superior Court appeal documents if needed

Your Parcel ID Number is required for the appeal process. You can find it on your tax bill or by visiting your county's online property search portal. For Fulton County residents, visit the Fulton County Tax Assessor's website at iaspublicaccess.fultoncountyga.gov.