Overview
The information in this web site is intended to aid you in understanding your rights and responsibilities relating to property tax in Pickens County. This site does not necessarily cover every aspect of property taxation and should not be relied upon as a legal source of information. There are many complex tax laws in Georgia, so if you don’t find the answers to your questions below, or, if you need clarification on information you find here, please contact us.
The Pickens County Tax Commissioner’s Office should be contacted for more information on inquiries about billing and collection of property taxes. The phone number is (706) 253-8882 .
The Pickens County Board of Tax Assessor’s Office should be contacted for more information on property values. The phone number for the Tax Assessor is (706) 253-8700 .
The Department of Revenue sponsors a web site where the annotated version of the Official Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) can be viewed.
What is property taxation?
What property is taxed?
Who decides how much my property is worth for tax purposes?
What if I disagree with the Tax Assessors’ value?
When is my tax bill due?
How can I pay for my Tax Bill?
Is there any way to reduce my tax bill?
What is and how do I file for homestead exemption?
Where do I get a copy of my warranty deed?
Do I pay taxes on my mobile/modular home?
Where do property tax dollars go?
Property tax dollars support administration of county government and the public school system; build and maintain public buildings; bridges and county roads; pay expenses of courts; county jail and law enforcement; provide fire protection; and provide for public health and sanitation.
This is an abbreviated list of how tax dollars are used to support local government projects. Please click here to review the Georgia Code for a complete list. (O.C.G.A. 48-5-220)