Baldwin County Assessor's Office (2025)

Throughout the year, you may notice Baldwin County Board of Assessors appraisal staff in your neighborhood or area conducting onsite field inspections. These inspections are being performed as a normal part of the property appraisal review process, follow-up of building permits or in response to an inquiry or appeal you might have made. Baldwin County vehicles will be clearly marked with the Baldwin County Seal and staff will have picture ID's.
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Last date to file a written appeal: 07/01/2024.

*** NOTE: INFORMATION ON THIS SITE IS FOR TAX PURPOSES ONLY


Contact Information:
Baldwin County Assessors Office

Wade C. Williams
Chief Appraiser
1601 N Columbia St.
Suite 120
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone: (478) 445-5300
Fax: (478)445-5019
E-Mail

*For questions about business personal property, boats, or airplanes please contact:
Amanda Panther
Asst Chief Appraiser
and
Personal Property Manager

(478) 445-5300
E-Mail

Our office is open to the public from 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

The goal of the Baldwin County Assessors Office is to provide the people of Baldwin County with a web site that is easy to use. You can search our site for a wealth of information on any property in Baldwin County.

To report any changes on your property, search for your property using the Search Records. Once the property report opens, please click on the Baldwin County Assessor's Office (1) at the top right of your report page. After clicking on the Baldwin County Assessor's Office (2) please complete the form and click on submit.

The information contained herein reflects the values established in the "most current published" tax digest. *Please note that the Assessors Office establishes values only. The Baldwin County Tax Commissioner should be contacted with tax bill related questions.

Board of Assessors:
District 1
Sheila Beckford
District 2
Ronald Stevenson - Chairman
District 3
Patricia Baugh Thompson
District 4
Tom Torrance
District 5
Harry Keim - Vice Chairman


SERVICES PROVIDED:
•Records for real and personal property
(Boat, business and aircraft returns)
•Aerial photography of real property
•Deed book and plat references for
real property
•Homestead exemptions applications
can be made year round
•Property tax returns. Service is
performed from January 1
thru April 1
•Valuation appeals

Did you know:
Baldwin County Assessor's Office (3)Georgia's 27th county was named for Abraham Baldwin, a member of the Continental Congress and author of the bill to create the nation's first state university, now the University of Georgia.

Milledgeville was laid out in 1803, designated as the state capital in 1804, and incorporated in 1806. The city served as state capital until that honor was transferred to Atlanta on April 20, 1868. Milledgeville, named for Governor John Milledge, is the county's only incorporated city.

The historic district of Milledgeville includes the Old State Capitol and Governor's Mansion, as well as a number of noteworthy private homes. According to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Milledgeville is the only surviving example of a complete "Federal Period" city. It is also the only city designed specifically to be a state capital.

Baldwin County Assessor's Office (4)With 15,330 acres of water and 417 miles of shoreline, Lake Sinclair is an important recreational resource for the county. The State of Georgia has a strong presence in the county with the Middle Georgia Correctional Institution, Central State Hospital, the Youth Development Center, and two University System units.

Notable Georgians from Baldwin County include the Honorable Carl Vinson, who served Georgia as a U.S. Congressman for 50 years; writer Flannery O'Connor; and comedian Oliver Hardy. Georgia College's Ina Dillard Russell Library is home of the Flannery O'Connor Collection and includes manuscripts by O'Connor and her personal collection of more than 700 books and journals.

Baldwin County is home to a number of festivals and events including water skiing tournaments in July and the Candlelight Tour of Homes in December.

(Source: georgia.gov)

In accordance with Georgia law, the Baldwin County Board of Assessors must notify property owners prior to making a site visit. Notice is hereby given that a representative of the appraisal staff will review and inspect properties which are the subject of an active building permit for changes and improvements which have been made to the property. These appraisal reviews will include measuring structures, listing construction information, and photographing the subject property.

Reasonable notice also is hereby provided that an onsite inspection may be required for real or personal property being returned or appealed or recently sold and for periodic parcel reviews. Said property visit will be for the purpose of determining the correctness of the information contained in the county's appraisal record for the property. For more information, please contact the Assessors office at 478-445-5300. Please refer to the following approximate time periods to see when site visits and reviews will occur in your area: Site visits and reviews of residential/commercial building permits for additions, renovations, new improvements, and changes: May 1, 2022 thru December 31, 2022.

Site visits and reviews of end of year construction in progress and 299(c) properties, all of Baldwin County: October 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021 Site visits and reviews of property returns/appeals, recent sales, personal property, and manufactured homes, all of Baldwin County: May 1, 2022 thru December 31, 2022.

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Baldwin County Assessor's Office (2025)

FAQs

Who is exempt from property taxes in Alabama? ›

If you are over 65 years of age, or permanent and totally disabled (regardless of age), or blind (regardless of age), you are exempt from the state portion of property tax. County taxes may still be due.

How long do you have to pay property taxes in Alabama? ›

Property taxes are due October 1, and are delinquent after December 31. Will my taxes go up every year? There are two reasons for your property taxes to increase: (1) a tax rate (millage) increase, or (2) an increase in the appraised value of the property.

How much is the state portion of property taxes in Alabama? ›

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Alabama also has a 4.00 percent state sales tax rate and an average combined state and local sales tax rate of 9.29 percent. Alabama has a 0.36 percent effective property tax rate on owner-occupied housing value. Alabama does not have an estate tax or inheritance tax.

What state has the lowest property taxes? ›

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  • Hawaii has the lowest property tax rate in the U.S. at 0.29%. ...
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At what age do you stop paying taxes? ›

Taxes aren't determined by age, so you will never age out of paying taxes. Basically, if you're 65 or older, you have to file a tax return in 2022 if your gross income is $14,700 or higher. If you're married filing jointly and both 65 or older, that amount is $28,700.

What is homestead exemption in Alabama for seniors? ›

Homestead Types

Taxpayers age 65 and older with net taxable income of $12,000 or less on the combined (taxpayer and spouse) Federal Income Tax Return – exempt from all ad valorem taxes. Taxpayer is permanently and totally disabled – exempt from all ad valorem taxes. There is no income limitation.

What happens if you don't pay your property taxes on time in Alabama? ›

All delinquent property tax accounts are subject to auction if left unpaid. Before a delinquent account can be paid, an accurate calculation of penalties and interest must be added to the base tax amount. To obtain a payment amount for a delinquent tax account, please contact our Collections Department at 251-574-8530.

What is the latest you can pay property taxes? ›

Wondering when are property taxes due in California? Property taxes are due in two installments. The first installment is due on November 1st and is considered delinquent if not paid by December 10th. The second installment is due on February 1st and is considered delinquent if not paid by April 10th.

Does paying property tax give ownership in Alabama after? ›

No. Paying taxes on property does not constitute ownership. State law allows taxes to be paid by persons other than the owner(s).

Which county in Alabama has the lowest property taxes? ›

Alabama property tax

The Alabama counties with the lowest effective property tax rates are Choctaw County (0.21% or less*), Washington County (0.23%), and Bibb and Clarke Counties (0.24%).

What is the new tax law in Alabama? ›

What's the Alabama overtime tax law? Effective January 1, 2024, overtime pay earned by hourly employees who have worked over 40 hours in a given workweek is exempt from Alabama state income tax.

What is the millage rate in Baldwin County Alabama? ›

During a recent special called meeting of the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners, members unanimously adopted the 2023 millage rates. Baldwin County Assistant County Manager Dawn Hudson announced that the millage rate for the unincorporated area of Baldwin County is 10.02 mills.

Which state has no property tax in the USA? ›

Sadly for investors, the answer is no, there are no states without property tax. This is because property tax is a useful way for local governments to fund public services such as schools, fire and police departments, infrastructure and libraries.

What state has the most expensive property taxes? ›

Key takeaways on state property taxes in the US

New Jersey has the highest property tax rate at 2.47%, followed by Illinois, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Vermont. There are 14 counties with an estimated median property tax above $10,000 across California, New York, New Jersey and Virginia.

What is the most tax-friendly state to live in? ›

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MoneyGeek's analysis found that Wyoming is the most tax-friendly state in America, followed by Nevada, Tennessee, Florida and Alaska.

How do I become tax exempt in Alabama? ›

You must complete the appropriate application found on the website at www.revenue.alabama.gov. The applicable form will be ST: EX-A1 (For Wholesalers, Manufacturers, and Other Product Based Exemptions) or ST: EX-A1-SE (For Statutorily Exempt Entities).

Who is exempt from Alabama state taxes? ›

Income from federal government, designated Alabama state and local government, and military retirement plans is exempt.

Does Alabama tax Social Security? ›

Alabama is one of 38 states that fully exempt Social Security from income taxes. The state will not tax any income you receive from Social Security disbursements.

Are disabled veterans exempt from property taxes in Alabama? ›

Disabled Veterans in Alabama may receive a full property tax exemption if they have a 100% disability rating or are over the age of 65. The property cannot exceed 160 acres and must be a single-family home listed as the Veteran's primary residence.

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