Fayette County property tax appeal 2027: deadline, forms and how to file
To appeal a Fayette County assessment, file with the Fayette County Board of Assessors online at www.fayettecountyga.gov, by mail 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.
Fayette's Appeals page said 2026 appeals were accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2026, with letters postmarked by that date accepted.
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How to file in Fayette County
- Step 1
File the appeal
Online at www.fayettecountyga.gov 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 Fayette County Board of Assessors comes first; if you decline the offer, the Fayette 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 | Fayette County Board of Assessors | 45 days from the notice date | Free |
| Board of Equalization | Fayette 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 | Fayette 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.
Fayette County questions
When is the Fayette County appeal deadline for 2027?
45 days from the date printed on your 2027 annual assessment notice. Fayette 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 Fayette County?
File online at fayettecountyga.gov, or send Form PT-311A (or a signed letter) to the Fayette County Board of Assessors, Stonewall Administrative Complex, 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Suite 108, Fayetteville, GA 30214. 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 Fayette County Board of Assessors?
Mail: Fayette County Board of Assessors, Stonewall Administrative Complex, 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Suite 108, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Phone: 770-305-5402. Hours and walk-in details: fayettecountyga.gov.
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
Clayton County · Spalding County · Coweta County · Henry County · Pike County · Douglas County · Fulton County
- Georgia DOR County Property Tax Facts: Fayette County (official directory of county tax offices)
- Fayette County Assessor
- Fayette County Assessor: Appeals Process
- 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).