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1. Who determines preferential assessments and tax exempt status?

The Board of Assessors determines eligibility and processes applications for property qualified for specialized assessments such as Conservation Use and Preferential Assessment (agricultural, historic, conservation, Brownfield, etc.) and tax exempt property (churches, non-profit hospitals, etc.). Tax exempt status must be approved by the Board of Assessors before tax liability can be removed.

For more information, you can contact the Board of Assessors at 706-821-2310.

2. Who determines property value?

The Board of Assessors’ appraisal staff determines property value based on recent sales and market conditions and issues a Notice of Current Assessment to all property owners each spring. If the fair market value of the property changes, the assessed value must also be changed. Visit the Augusta Tax Assessor's website for more information.

3. How do I appeal a property tax assessment?

There are three methods of appeal:
1. Board of Equalization method with further appeal to the Superior Court;
2. Arbitration method with further appeal rights which requires the appealing party to submit a recent certified appraisal of the property within 45 days of filing the appeal
3. Hearing Officer method for non-homestead real property with fair market value over $750,000 for appeals regarding value or uniformity with further appeal rights to Superior Court

For more information, visit the Board of Assessors page.

4. When are property taxes due?

Note that billing and due dates may change year-to-year as required by the Richmond County Tax Commissioner, but the due date is November 15th of each billing year.

For more information, visit our Due Dates page.

5. How do I apply for property tax exemptions?

Property owners may apply for exemptions online, by mail or in-person with the Tax Commissioner’s Office year-round. However, application must be made by April 1 to receive the exemption for that tax year.

For more information, visit our Homestead Exemptions page.

6. How can I pay my property taxes?

Residents can pay property taxes by mail, in person, or online. - Mail payments to the Tax Commissioner’s Office at P.O. Box 1427, Augusta, GA 30903 - Pay in person during regular business hours at the Municipal Building only - Pay online by check, credit card or debit card. Visit the

Search and Pay page

7. What if I can't pay my taxes on time?

Taxes are delinquent if not paid by the due date, and penalties and interest are added based on the unpaid amount. Delinquent properties are also subject to tax liens, which are issued in the name of the owner as of January 1.

For more information, visit our Delinquent Tax Bills page.

8. What are the taxes for bought or sold property?

The Tax Commissioner is responsible for billing the property owner on record as of January 1 for each tax year. If the property has changed ownership after January 1 and before the tax billing, a tax bill will also be sent to the new owner. For more information, visit our New Residents page.

9. Can I get a W9 from the county?

Yes, you can download the linked form here.