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Georgia Valuation Source

Georgia Valuation Source

Residential Appraisal Experts

Tax

Property Tax Appeal Appraisal

If you believe your county's assessed value doesn't reflect market reality, an independent appraisal can provide supporting evidence for your appeal.

Assessed Value

A value determined annually by your county's tax assessor's office, used to calculate your property tax bill. It may or may not closely track current market conditions.

Market Value

The price your property would likely sell for today in an open, competitive market — established through inspection and comparable sales analysis.

Mass Assessment vs. Individual Appraisal

Individual Appraisal

  • Focuses on one specific property
  • Includes a property-specific inspection
  • Adjusts for condition, quality, and unique features
  • Analyzes genuinely comparable recent sales

The Georgia Appeal Timeline

Assessment Notice

You receive your Annual Notice of Assessment in the mail.

45-Day Window

Georgia law generally gives you 45 days from the notice date to file.

Evidence

Gather your notice, property details, and supporting documentation.

Appraisal

An independent appraisal documents market-supported value evidence.

Appeal Filed

Your appeal is submitted to the County Board of Tax Assessors.

Hearing / Review

Your evidence is presented at your Board of Equalization hearing or chosen appeal avenue.

Preparation

What Evidence Helps Your Appeal?

Tap each item to track what you already have — organized evidence makes for a stronger appeal presentation.

Your Evidence Checklist

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This checklist is for general preparation purposes and isn't a guarantee of any appeal outcome. Your appraiser independently determines which market data and comparable properties are appropriate for your assignment.

How the Process Works

Review Your Assessment

We review your county's assessed value alongside recent comparable sales in your area.

Property Analysis

An inspection and market analysis establishes a supportable, independent opinion of current market value.

Documented Report

You receive a professional report you can submit as part of your county appeal process.

Assessed value is determined by the county tax assessor's office and used to calculate property taxes. Market value is the price a property would likely sell for in an open, competitive market. These two figures can diverge, which is often the basis for an appeal.

No. An appraisal provides an independent, market-based opinion of value that you can present as evidence in your appeal — it does not guarantee any specific outcome or reduction in your assessment or tax bill.

Requirements vary by Georgia county, but a professionally prepared appraisal report documenting comparable sales and property characteristics is commonly accepted as supporting evidence. Check with your local tax assessor's office for their specific appeal requirements and deadlines.

Timelines vary based on scheduling and the complexity of the assignment, but most tax appeal appraisals are completed within a similar window to a standard residential appraisal.

This information is provided for general educational purposes about Georgia property assessments and is not tax advice. An appraisal does not guarantee a reduced assessment or lower property taxes. Appeal procedures and deadlines vary by county — confirm requirements with your local tax assessor's office.

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