Fulton County property assessment search
Fulton County annually assesses real and personal property at fair market value. The public property system is used to review parcel information and the annual notice, while the Tax Commissioner maintains the bill and collection record.
- Search by parcel, owner or address in the official property system.
- Verify the parcel ID, situs address, land and building data and fair-market value.
- Review the annual Notice of Assessment and its appeal deadline.
- Use the Tax Commissioner for bill and payment status.
- Use Clerk land records for deeds, plats and recorded instruments.
What the public record can and cannot establish
The assessment record can show fair-market value, assessed value, property class, parcel characteristics and notice history used for the county tax digest.
The assessment is not the property-tax bill and is not proof of title. Georgia generally assesses taxable property at a statutory percentage of fair-market value before applying millage rates and exemptions.
Use the correct office
| Task | Responsible office | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Value, parcel characteristics, annual notice or exemption | Board of Assessors | Use the property system or Assessor service center. |
| Tax bill, payment or vehicle registration | Tax Commissioner | Use the official tax portal. |
| Deed, plat or land record | Clerk of Superior Court | Search land records. |
| Assessment appeal | Board of Assessors, then selected appeal route | File within 45 days of the notice date. |
Fair-market value and assessed value in Fulton County
The Board of Assessors determines fair-market value and issues an annual notice. The tax bill is calculated later using the assessed value, exemptions and millage rates. An owner may challenge value, taxability, uniformity or denial of certain exemptions and special assessments.
A property owner appeals the assessed value, not merely the estimated tax shown on a notice. Temporary tax bills can be issued while an appeal remains pending.
Homestead and special assessments
Fulton County administers homestead exemptions and special assessments through the Board of Assessors. The owner must meet residence, ownership and filing requirements for the specific program.
- Homestead denial can be appealed.
- Conservation, agricultural, historic, brownfield, environmentally sensitive and similar special assessments have separate qualification rules.
- Personal property, aircraft and business assets are assessed separately.
- A temporary bill received during an appeal must still be paid by its due date.
Fulton County assessment appeals
An appeal must be filed within 45 days of the date on the Notice of Assessment. Fulton accepts online, mail and in-person filings. The owner chooses a Board of Equalization, non-binding arbitration or hearing-officer path where eligible.
The appeal deadline printed on the notice is final for the ordinary filing. Keep online confirmation, a postmarked copy or a stamped in-person copy.
Property-tax bills and payments
The Fulton County Tax Commissioner handles property taxes and payment. Assessment staff cannot confirm whether a payment posted or change the amount collected.
Use the official Tax Commissioner portal. County Property Lookup does not collect parcel numbers for payment or redirect through paid lead forms.
Deeds, ownership and recorded-document research
The Clerk of Superior Court land-record system is the correct place for deeds, plats and recorded liens. The Assessor owner field may not reflect a newly recorded transfer immediately.
Common lookup problems
- An appeal is due 45 days from the assessment notice, not the tax bill.
- A temporary bill during an appeal must be paid.
- The tax amount cannot be appealed through the Board of Assessors; the underlying assessment issues can.
- A homestead application and a value appeal are separate filings.
- Use the land-record system for title documents rather than relying on QPublic ownership.
Buyer and homeowner checks
- Compare fair-market and assessed values.
- Check the current exemption and whether it will continue.
- Review the notice and any pending appeal.
- Search land records for deeds, liens and plats.
- Estimate tax using current millage and the buyer’s exemption position.
County-specific bottom line
Fulton County’s key deadline is the 45-day notice period. Start with the Board of Assessors for value and use separate offices for tax collection and land records.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to appeal a Fulton County assessment?
45 days from the date printed on the Notice of Assessment.
Can I appeal my estimated tax amount?
No. The appeal challenges value, taxability, uniformity or an eligible exemption or special assessment—not the tax rate itself.
Do I pay a temporary bill while appealing?
Yes. Fulton County states that a temporary bill must be paid to avoid penalties.
Who collects Fulton County property tax?
The Fulton County Tax Commissioner.
Where do I search a deed?
Use the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court land-record system.
Source and data quality
Official Verified Last verified: 2026-07-27 · Data quality: 100/100