The Chattooga County Board of Assessors is notifying property owners that 2026 Notices of Assessment were mailed July 31 for each parcel in the county.

Notices were sent to the owner of record as of January 1, 2026. Property owners who do not receive their notice within a reasonable period of time are encouraged to contact the Chattooga County Tax Assessors Office.

The office can be reached by email at assessorsoffice@chattoogacounty.gov, by telephone at 706-857-0737, or in person at 120 Cox Street in Summerville.

Property owners who disagree with their assessment have 45 days from the date shown on the assessment notice to file an appeal based on value or other applicable reasons. Officials emphasize that tax amounts cannot be appealed, and the Notice of Assessment is not a tax bill.

For homesteaded property owners who selected the county property freeze legislation under House Bill 877, the county maintenance and operations assessment will generally be based on the property value from the year prior to the homestead freeze application, unless the property has been modified or sold.

For properties falling under the state property float legislation in House Bill 581, the county maintenance and operations assessment will generally be based on the prior year’s value plus any applicable inflation index, with adjustments also possible following modifications or a sale.

HB 581 and HB 877 apply only to the home and up to five acres of land. Other applicable exemptions will continue to apply.

The Board of Assessors also noted that school systems and municipalities may have made different decisions about participating in the programs. If a school system or municipality opted in, its portion of the assessment will be calculated using the applicable program rules. If it opted out, its portion will be based on the property’s current-year value.

Non-homesteaded, commercial and industrial properties will continue to be assessed based on current property values in accordance with state regulations.

The Chattooga County Board of Assessors says the information is being provided to help property owners understand the 2026 assessment process and encourages anyone with questions to contact the Tax Assessors Office.