Property Tax Appeal
Appeal your Georgia property tax assessment.
We guide you through your PT-311A and evidence packet — you complete and file it yourself with your county Board of Assessors.
Who this is for
- Georgia homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed
- Homestead-exemption owners looking to lower their tax bill
- Anyone who received an assessment notice and wants to challenge it
What you get
- Guided PT-311A appeal form you complete
- Comparable sales evidence packet
- Cover letter to county Board of Assessors
- Step-by-step filing walkthrough for your county Board of Assessors
FileMyCase vs. hiring a Georgia attorney
| FileMyCase | Georgia Attorney | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $99 service fee | $500–$2,500 |
| Time to filed | About 10 minutes of your time | Days to weeks |
| Help while filing | CaseManager AI, 24/7 | Limited to business hours |
| Documents | Same court-ready forms | Same court-ready forms |
| Court filing fee (separate) | $0 (paid to court) | $0 (paid to court) |
Cost breakdown
- FileMyCase service fee
- $99
- County Board of Assessors filing feeCourt fees vary by county and are paid directly to the County Board of Assessors clerk, not to FileMyCase. We’ll show the exact amount for your county after intake.
- $0 (paid to court)
- Total estimated cost
- ~$99
How it works
Tell us about your case.
Answer 10–15 questions about your situation — most users finish in 20 minutes. No account required to start. Many people file without an attorney.
You complete your Georgia court-ready forms — guided.
We guide you through the same official Georgia forms and statutes attorneys use — OCGA, Uniform Superior Court Rules, and your county's specific filing requirements — showing you where to fill each field and checking your work. You complete your own forms.
File it yourself — we walk you through every step.
A step-by-step walkthrough for filing in your own account: court matters through eFileGA (Georgia's e-filing portal), property tax appeals with your county Board of Assessors. You file; we show you exactly how.
Questions? Ask CaseManager
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a PT-311A?
- The official Georgia form to dispute your assessed home value with the county Board of Assessors.
- How much can I save?
- Savings depend on how much your assessment exceeds fair market value. Average successful appeals in Georgia reduce assessed value by 10–20%.
- When is the deadline?
- You have 45 days from the date your assessment notice is mailed. Deadlines vary by county.
- Do I have to attend a hearing?
- Not necessarily. Many counties resolve appeals through informal review. If it goes to the Board of Equalization, you may attend or submit written evidence.
- What if my appeal is denied?
- You can escalate to the County Board of Equalization or Superior Court within 30 days of the initial decision.
Related articles
Guides and walkthroughs on the Tax Appeal blog.
FileMyCase.ai — FileMyCase.ai is not a law firm. You complete and file your own documents. We provide guidance, examples, and automated checks — legal information, not legal advice. You are representing yourself. If you have questions about your legal rights or whether this form fits your situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.
