Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen has issued a statement addressing questions and concerns from residents regarding property appraisal work currently being conducted throughout the county by GMASS (Georgia Mass Appraisal Solutions & Services).

According to Allen, Georgia law requires county appraisal staff or contracted agents to conduct onsite property visits at least once every three years as part of the state’s uniform property assessment process. The visits are intended to ensure properties are assessed fairly and accurately based on current conditions.

Allen said GMASS employees conducting the visits must follow state-mandated identification procedures while working in neighborhoods across Chattooga County. Those requirements include displaying proper signage on their vehicles, wearing a visible safety vest, and providing official identification upon request.

The commissioner noted that GMASS is currently working in the final year of its original three-year contract with Chattooga County and that the appraisal updates are part of the company’s scheduled responsibilities under that agreement.

Residents who have concerns about an appraisal visit or who believe proper identification procedures were not followed are encouraged to contact the Chattooga County Tax Assessor’s Office at 706-857-0737.

Allen also said residents may contact the Chattooga County Commissioner’s Office at 706-857-0701 with questions or concerns.

In his statement, Allen thanked residents for their cooperation and said the county remains committed to maintaining a fair and accurate property assessment system for all Chattooga County property owners.