HB 233 is now Law! Governor Perdue signed the bill on May 6. This law imposes a statewide moratorium on assessment increases (with certain exceptions) for 3 tax years beginning with 2009. Read HB 233 for details.

HB 304 is now Law! This new law requires assessors, appraisers, and our contractors to provide "reasonable notice" to owners and occupants prior to performing site visits. Read HB 304 for details.

SB 240 is now law! This creates a binding arbitration appeals process for value disputes on real property only. It also changes some wording on the Change of Assessment Notice as well as other important provisions. See SB 240 for details.

SB 55 is now LAW! Governor Perdue signed the bill on April 14. This bill extends the application deadline for filing for F-CUVA to June 1 for 2009 only. Effective immediately, County assessors are now required to send Change of Assessment Notice whenever they change values, both up and down. Counties also must now consider foreclosures, bank sales, etc. when determining fair market value. See SB 55 For details.

HB 318 Is Now Law! 1 Yr Limited Exemption for Heavy Duty Equipment. Read HB 318 for details