The Gwinnett County Board of Assessors said the notices were mailed in accordance with state law to notify property owners regarding the current year value assessed on taxable property and provide a reason for any change in the value. The current year value identified on the notice is the value that will be used by the Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner in the calculation of property taxes later in the year.
The Board emphasized in a press statement that the notice is not a tax bill.
This estimate of taxes is created by combining the 2017 value with the 2016 millage rates, as 2017 millage rates will not be determined by the County, Board of Education and each city until later in the year. The estimates also do not take into account pending changes to exemptions.
Approximately 60-percent of all properties will see a change in value from the previous year due to market changes in property values. Overall, the typical increase is less than in 2016, reflecting a market where values continue to increase, but at a slowing rate.
The Board also reminded taxpayers that the estimated amount of taxes cannot be appealed. According to state law, only the current year value can be appealed. Therefore, board members recommend property owners review the notice to determine if the current year value is an accurate reflection of their property’s value. Property value information can be researched at the www.gwinnett-assessor.com website or other online sources. Property owners have 45 days from the date on their annual notice of assessment to file an appeal in writing. It is recommended that appeals be filed online at www.gwinnett-assessor.com. Property owners may also contact the Tax Assessor’s Office by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 770-822-7200 for assistance.
