Should I file a Property Tax Return?

Pursuant to the change in Georgia law (See FAQ: Senate Bill 346) - all properties will be issued an Annual Notice of Current Assessment for 2012. It will include your estimate of value and taxes for your property and a detailed explanation of the appeal process if you do not agree with the value. Therefore, filing a Property Tax Return is NOT required unless one of the following changes occurred to the property:

  • Newly Purchased
  • Extensive Repair or Remodeled
  • Extensive Damages
  • Demolition

If these changes apply to your home, click here to file your Property Tax Return.

Filing a Real Property Tax Return does NOT constitute an appeal of value. To appeal, you must file within 45 days from the Notice date in writing (USPS-stamped or hand delivered in 45 days). This year, Notices will be issued  between April 4-6, 2012. If you wish to dispute the value, the Georgia state appeal form, PT311A, will be provided on our website during this time. Click Filing Made Easy to access the prior tax year, 2011 Notice of Current Assessment and Neighborhood Transfer Prices.

Once you file, an appraiser will review your additional information and make changes if necessary. The Board of Assessors will notify you of the appeal review results.

The Annual Notice of Current Assessment will explain how to make an appeal. If you have any questions about the Notice, please see the frequently asked questions (FAQs) Why did I receive an Annual Notice of Current Assessment. If you have any questions about your appraisal, please feel free to contact us at 770.822.7200 or assessor@gwinnettcounty.com.
How the Process Works

Every year we review property sales by area or neighborhood. If sales prices indicate that our appraised values are out of line with the market, we update valuations for that area. In 2012 we will mail all property owners an Annual Notice of Current Assessment  (275,000+-) indicating the county's current fair market value. Approximately 75,000 of these can expect to see changes in their valuation.

We will continue to review all sales and take appropriate action on every neighborhood, area, or property type. We  consider foreclosures and bank sales in the 2012 valuation process for sales completed in 2011. We review market transactions in all of the county's 1,400 neighborhoods and make indicated changes when sufficient market information is available.