Columbia County Tax Assessor

Columbia County Tax Assessor is a tax assessor in Evans, GA, located at 630 Ronald Reagan Dr. The office determines fair market values for all real and personal property in the county and prepares a tax digest in accordance with Georgia law. Staff assists property owners with filing Business or Marine personal property returns through Smartfile, which must be submitted between January 1st and April 1st each year. The office holds a rating of 4.50 based on 14 reviews. The Board of Assessors includes Chairman Charles Sharpe, Vice Chairman Wes Fuller, and members George Bratcher, Michael Rhodes, and Trey Kennedy. Office leadership is provided by Chief Appraiser Morgan Aune, Residential Deputy Chief Adam Searcy, Personal/Commercial Deputy Chief Matt McFatridge, Residential Manager Grant Mixon, Personal/Commercial Manager Jenelle Hutchinson, and Administrative Manager/Secretary to the Board Donna Wiley. The office supports the appeals process through the qPublic site, allowing taxpayers to submit written appeals regarding taxability, uniformity, value, or denial of homestead exemption. Appeals can be filed by mail to P.O. Box 498. When an appeal is filed, an appraiser contacts the taxpayer to schedule a site visit to re-measure and inspect the structure inside and out. The Board of Assessors reviews the valuation, taxability, or uniformity issues and notifies the taxpayer in writing of its decision, which may increase, decrease, or leave the value the same. Taxpayers may select to have their appeal heard by the county Board of Equalization, a Hearing Officer, or an Arbitrator. If dissatisfied, an appeal to Superior Court may be made. The office maintains a solid reputation among the customers it has served. Columbia County Tax Assessor provides essential valuation services to property owners in Evans, GA.

The office sits on Ronald Reagan Drive in Evans, Georgia, just a short walk from the Columbia County Justice Center and the US Post Office.

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