Fulton County Property Tax Appeal Guide

Appeal Fulton County assessments within 45 days of your notice. PT-311A filing, BOE hearing tips, and comparable sales evidence from Protestly.

Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors values property in Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell (south), and unincorporated pockets. Your Annual Notice of Assessment sets fair market value — file PT-311A within 45 days if that value exceeds market evidence.

Atlanta’s intown condos, Buckhead estates, and south Fulton subdivisions are different products. BOE hearings reward tight comp geography and clear 40% assessment math when you argue value.

When is the Fulton County property tax appeal deadline for 2026?

45 days from the date on your Annual Notice of Assessment.

Georgia law generally gives you 45 days from the date of your Annual Notice of Assessment to file an appeal with the Board of Tax Assessors.

If you disagree after the assessors review your appeal, you may continue to a hearing before the Board of Equalization (BOE).

Who do I file a Fulton County appeal with?

File your Fulton County appeal with Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors. PT-311A filing, property records.

Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors

PT-311A filing, property records

Fulton Board of Equalization

BOE hearings after assessor-level appeal

Fulton Tax Commissioner

Tax bills — not assessment appeals

How do I appeal property taxes in Fulton County?

Check fair market value, assessed value (40% ratio), and homestead status.

Review your Annual Notice

Check fair market value, assessed value (40% ratio), and homestead status.

File Form PT-311A

Submit to Fulton Board of Tax Assessors within 45 days with your proposed value and grounds.

Assessor-level conference

Many Fulton appeals resolve before BOE — bring comps to early meetings.

BOE hearing

Present adjusted sales, equity data, and a clear fair market value conclusion to the Board of Equalization.

What form do I file for a Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors appeal?

PT-311A (Appeal of Assessment): Standard Georgia appeal form for Fulton County residential property.

PT-311A — Appeal of Assessment

Standard Georgia appeal form for Fulton County residential property.

What happens at a Fulton County BOE hearing?

Fulton BOE hearings are evidence-focused. Owners should explain 40% assessed value implications but lead with fair market value supported by comps.

BOE hearing format

Fulton BOE hearings are evidence-focused. Owners should explain 40% assessed value implications but lead with fair market value supported by comps.

Atlanta condo appeals

Use sales in the same building or competing buildings with similar HOA fees — not suburban Fulton single-family sales.

What evidence does Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors / the BOE actually use?

Comparable sales adjusted to notice-date market value.

Comparable sales adjusted to notice-date market value.

Equity when similar homes show lower fair market value on the tax roll.

Homestead and senior exemption corrections with documentation.

FAQ

Fulton County appeal deadline?

45 days from your Annual Notice of Assessment date.

Where do I file PT-311A?

Fulton Board of Tax Assessors — see fultonassessor.org for current submission methods.

BOE vs. assessors?

File with assessors first; unresolved appeals continue to the Board of Equalization.

Protestly for Fulton?

Yes — $29.99 comparable sales packets for BOE hearings.

City of Atlanta separate?

City taxes use the county assessment — lowering fair market value helps both.