Property Taxes
PT-311A Property Tax Appeal Form Explained
What's actually on Georgia's official appeal form, and why a few key choices on it matter more than they look.
Georgia's PT-311A is the official form that starts a property tax appeal under O.C.G.A. § 48-5-311 — here's what's actually on it and why a couple of its choices matter more than they might seem to.
What's On the Form
Property & Owner Information
Basic identifying details — parcel number, owner name, and property address — matching your Annual Notice of Assessment.
Your Requested Value
The fair market value you're asserting, which becomes a meaningful number if the appeal isn't resolved within the statutory timeframe.
Appeal Path Selection
Georgia law lets you choose how your appeal is heard — Board of Equalization, arbitration, or (for qualifying property) a hearing officer — each with different procedures.
Basis for Appeal
The specific ground for your appeal — most commonly value, but Georgia law also allows appeals based on uniformity, taxability, or denial of exemption.
The 45-Day Deadline
The PT-311A must be filed with your county Board of Tax Assessors within 45 days of the mailing date on your Annual Notice of Assessment — not the date you happened to read it. This is a firm statutory deadline, so mark it as soon as the notice arrives.
Why Your Appeal Path Choice Matters
The PT-311A asks you to select how your appeal will be heard. Each path — Board of Equalization, arbitration, or (for qualifying property) a hearing officer — has different procedures, timelines, and considerations. See our related guide comparing all three before you file.
What This Does Not Mean
This isn't legal advice, and it doesn't file the form for you. Confirm current form versions, exact deadlines, and county-specific procedures directly with the Georgia Department of Revenue and your county Board of Tax Assessors before filing.