Dougherty County property tax appeal 2027: deadline, forms and how to file
To appeal a Dougherty County assessment, file with the Dougherty County Board of Tax Assessors online at www.dougherty.ga.us or in person; in Georgia the deadline is 45 days after the assessment notice is mailed. Confirm the exact date on your notice or with the assessor; we add each county's 2027 date here when it is published.
Dougherty's Board of Assessors page said the 2026 notices were mailed in the summer and the 2026 deadline to submit an appeal was October 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM; the county's July 22, 2026 FAQ says it was preparing to mail notices after its first countywide revaluation in more than 10 years.
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How to file in Dougherty County
- Step 1
File the appeal
Online at www.dougherty.ga.us with the account number on your notice, or by mailing Form PT-311A. State the grounds the county recognises.
- Step 2 · before the hearing
Prepare and submit your evidence
The Board of Tax Assessors must prove its value by a preponderance of the evidence, and a board may lower but not raise a real-property value on appeal. Ask the assessors for the records and comparable properties they used; they must provide them within ten business days at no more than 25 cents a page (O.C.G.A. §48-5-306(d)). Either side may demand the other’s witnesses and documents 10 days before the hearing. A certified appraisal dated within nine months of January 1, recent comparable sales and photos of condition issues are the strongest evidence.
- Step 3
Meet, then hear
An assessors’ review with Dougherty County Board of Assessors comes first; if you decline the offer, the Dougherty County Board of Equalization hears the case. Most reductions happen at the first step.
Before you file: how to read your notice · evidence that works · informal vs formal hearing · when not to appeal
Forms
| Form | Number | Use | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appeal of Assessment Form | PT-311A | The statewide appeal form. Choose a route (Board of Equalization, hearing officer or arbitration) and state your opinion of value. A signed letter giving the property location and the ID number on your notice also counts as an appeal. |
Appeal levels
| Level | Who hears it | Deadline | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessors’ review | Dougherty County Board of Assessors (Tax Assessors Office) | 45 days from the notice date | Free |
| Board of Equalization | Dougherty County Board of Equalization (three citizens) | Elected in the same filing; the hearing is held 20–30 days after you are notified of it | Free |
| Hearing officer or arbitration (alternatives) | State-certified appraiser hearing officer, or non-binding arbitration | Elected in the same filing | Arbitration: you pay for a certified appraisal and, if the county’s value is closer, the arbitrator |
| Superior court | Dougherty County Superior Court | 30 days after the decision; file the notice with the Board of Tax Assessors | $25 filing fee |
What evidence the board accepts
The Board of Tax Assessors must prove its value by a preponderance of the evidence, and a board may lower but not raise a real-property value on appeal. Ask the assessors for the records and comparable properties they used; they must provide them within ten business days at no more than 25 cents a page (O.C.G.A. §48-5-306(d)). Either side may demand the other’s witnesses and documents 10 days before the hearing. A certified appraisal dated within nine months of January 1, recent comparable sales and photos of condition issues are the strongest evidence.
Dougherty County questions
When is the Dougherty County appeal deadline for 2027?
45 days from the date printed on your 2027 annual assessment notice. Dougherty County sets its own mailing date, so there is no single county-wide deadline until notices go out; state law requires notices by July 1.
How do I appeal my assessment in Dougherty County?
File online at dougherty.ga.us, or send Form PT-311A (or a signed letter) to the Dougherty County Board of Assessors (Tax Assessors Office), Dougherty County Tax Assessors Office, 222 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701. Choose a route and state your opinion of value.
Which appeal route should I choose?
Most homeowners choose the Board of Equalization: it is free and hears value, uniformity and exemption issues. A hearing officer is only for non-homestead property worth over $500,000. Arbitration requires a certified appraisal you pay for.
What do I pay while the appeal is open?
If bills go out before the appeal ends, you are billed on the lesser of last year’s value or 85% of this year’s (O.C.G.A. §48-5-311(e)(6)). The difference is refunded or billed with interest once the appeal is decided.
How do I contact the Dougherty County Board of Assessors (Tax Assessors Office)?
Mail: Dougherty County Tax Assessors Office, 222 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701. Phone: 229-431-2130. Hours and walk-in details: dougherty.ga.us.
Does a successful appeal carry over?
Generally yes. A value lowered or kept through an appeal usually cannot be raised for the next two years, unless you skip the hearing without written evidence, appeal again, or make substantial improvements (O.C.G.A. §48-5-299(c)).
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Nearby counties
Lee County · Baker County · Mitchell County · Worth County · Terrell County · Calhoun County · Colquitt County
- Georgia DOR County Property Tax Facts: Dougherty County (official directory of county tax offices)
- Dougherty County Board of Assessors
- Dougherty County: 5 Things to Know About Your 2026 Property Assessment
- Georgia DOR — Filing a Property Tax Appeal
- Georgia DOR — Property Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights
- Georgia DOR — Appeals Procedures manual (O.C.G.A. §48-5-306, §48-5-311, Rule 560-11-12)
- Georgia DOR — PT-311A Appeal of Assessment Form
- U.S. Census Bureau, county population estimates (2024) and county gazetteer (2024).