It’s not to early to start paying your 2021 Chattooga County property tax bills.  That’s the word from Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton. 

The Chattooga County Property Assessment was certified by the state late last week.  That’s the final step that the tax commissioner needs to begin collecting yearly property taxes.  Hampton told WZQZ News last Friday, “This has been the smoothest year we’ve had yet, and I want to sincerely thank the Chattooga County Tax Assessor’s office for all their hard work in making this happen.”

Tax bills aren’t due until December 1st, but Tax Commissioner Hampton says that Chattooga County residents can begin paying their taxes now. You can pay your property taxes online or you can use your smart phone.  Hampton says, “we can now send a link to your smart phone or email address, and the prompts can be followed to make your payments from anywhere.  You’ll also receive a receipt immediately after making your payment on your device or email (whichever you give to us at the time).”

Payments can be made online at www.chattoogatax.com, by mail or in person at 120 Cox Street, Summerville, GA 30747.  There is also a drop-box located at the Tax Commissioner’s Office, allowing you to drop off tax payments 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.