How to appeal your Murray County property assessment

Like every Georgia county, Murray County gives you exactly 45 days from the date on your Annual Notice of Assessment to appeal (O.C.G.A. § 48-5-311) — no extensions. Assessed value is 40% of the county's fair market value, so every dollar of value you remove cuts your bill at the local millage rate.

The process in Murray County

1. 1. Watch your mailbox (April–June). The Annual Notice of Assessment starts your 45-day clock — and since 2026, the redesigned statewide notice may not show an estimated tax bill, which makes increases easy to miss.
2. 2. Check the county's math. Compare your value against real comparable sales and your property record card. Wrong square footage and non-uniform values are the most common winning grounds.
3. 3. File form PT-311A before the deadline — by certified mail to the Board of Tax Assessors. Electing the Board of Equalization route keeps every ground available at no filing cost.
4. 4. Negotiate or be heard. The county has 180 days to respond. Many appeals settle; the rest get a free hearing before three trained citizens at the Board of Equalization.
5. 5. Lock the win. A value reduced by decision or signed agreement generally cannot be raised for the next two tax years (O.C.G.A. § 48-5-299(c)).

County contact details surveyed June 2026 from official county sources — verify with the county before relying on them for a filing. TaxAppealGA is not a law firm and is not affiliated with Murray County.