______________________________________________________________

Reminder: The “In God We Trust” Labels are now free during the

registration or renewal of your vehicle

______________________________________________________________

Forms of payment accepted in the office: Cash, Check or Certified Funds.

_______________________________________________________________

Announcements

New Motor Vehicle Title Tax Effective March 1, 2013

House Bill 386 removes the sales tax and the annual ad valorem tax on newly-purchased vehicles.  It replaces these taxes with a new title tax of 6.5% in 2013 and 6.75% in 2014. 

            * Read a summary of the new law  Here

            * Read our FAQ

            * Calculate title tax here

 

Please note:  HB 266 was signed by the governor and amends/changes part of HB 386.  The Department of Revenue is working to make changes to the database to allow for the changes created by this bill. You can visit  www.legis.ga.gov, and enter the bill number to read for further details.

                         ______________________________________________________________

The Tax Commissioner is responsible for collecting property taxes, preparation of the County digest, billing, accounting and disbursements.

 

Property taxes include those assessed on real estate, personal property, public utilities, timber and ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles and mobile homes. These collections are disbursed to state, county, school and city governing authorities. As a tag agent for the State of Georgia, the Tax Commissioner is also responsible for the collection of all taxes, and tag fees for motor vehicles applicable under the Georgia Code. The Tax Commissioner enforces all regulations mandated by the state.

A large percentage of the revenue realized by the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education is generated from taxes and fees collected by the Tax Commissioner. The financial stability of these institutions largely depends upon the efficient operation of the Tax Commissioner's office. Cities also benefit from taxes collected on motor vehicles and mobile homes.

The Tax Commissioner and staff are dedicated to providing prompt, professional, and courteous service to the taxpayers of Cherokee County.

 

Questions about your home value?

If you feel your property has been assigned too high a value for tax purposes, it is your right to file a tax return with the Tax Assessor's Office and state the value you consider to be accurate. Tax returns may be filed anytime between January 1 and April 1. If you file a return, you will be notified of whether the Assessor's Office agrees with your stated value through an Assessment Notice.

Motor Vehicle Tag and Title Questions?

Contact Lindsay Townsend at lrtownsend@cherokeega.com

Open Records Request:

All open record requests regarding property taxes or excess funds from Tax Sales should be directed to Dana McKinzie at dmckinzie@cherokeega.com