What is the PT-311A form?
The PT-311A is the one-page form Georgia uses for every property tax assessment appeal. Filling it out correctly is half the battle — here is what each part means.
Property and owner details
The top section identifies you and your property: name, address, phone, the Property ID (parcel) number, and the account number. The parcel number is how the county locates your property in its system, so get it right — it is printed on your assessment notice.
Grounds for appeal
You check the grounds that apply. The two most common are Value (the county’s number is too high) and Uniformity (similar properties are assessed lower). You can also appeal taxability, denial of exemption, and covenant issues.
Your opinion of value
This required field is the value you believe is correct, supported by your comparable sales. Be specific and defensible — a number you can back with evidence, not a wish.
Appeal route
You must elect one: Board of Equalization (free, any grounds, recommended for most homeowners), Arbitration (value only, requires a certified appraisal at your cost), Hearing Officer (non-homestead over $500,000), or Superior Court (requires an attorney).
Frequently asked
Where do I get the PT-311A?
It is Georgia’s standard Department of Revenue form, accepted by every county. We generate it pre-filled for you.
Which appeal route should I pick on the PT-311A?
For most homeowners, the Board of Equalization — it is free, allows all grounds, and a win locks the three-year freeze.
Check your own assessment — free
Two minutes. No card. We tell you straight if you shouldn’t appeal.
Check my assessment