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Board of Tax Assessors
Meetings
- 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 4:00 PM
- Commission Meeting Room - 2nd Floor
- Hall County Government Center
2875 Browns Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30504 - Board of Assessors Meeting Schedule (PDF)
In order to speak at a board meeting or to get an item on the board’s agenda contact Steve Watson, Chief Appraiser at 770-531-6733.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes | View Agendas and Minutes From 2014 and Older
Members
A Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary are elected internally on an annual basis, and the Board appoints a Chief Appraiser.
Members include:
Eric Jackson | Chairman |
Ann Hood | Vice Chair |
Berlinda Lipscomb | Member |
Jim Henderson | Member |
Jennifer Pettitt | Member |
Responsibilities
The Board of Tax Assessors is a 5-member board responsible for the preparation and approval of the annual tax digest, which is the taxable value of all properties in a jurisdiction. The Hall County Board of Commissioners appoints board members and sets the budget. Otherwise, the Board of Tax Assessors operates autonomously under state law.
The Board of Assessors hears in their meetings reports and recommendations from staff as to the valuation of property, appeals, appeal statistics, tax digest reports and ongoing projects.
The Board of Assessors is responsible for hiring the Chief Appraiser who is responsible for hiring managers, staff and operating the function of the office with respect to the various state laws governing the assessment administration process.
If you have questions about the office and its operation feel free to contact Steve Watson at 770.531.6733 or rswatson@hallcounty.org.
Contact Us
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Steve Watson
Chief Appraiser
Phone: 770.531.6720NEWS
John Smith, Deputy Chief Appraiser named, GAAO 2022 Member of the Year
GAAO 2022 Office of Excellence Award
Watson Elected to GAAO Executive Board
Click on one of the links below to listen to Martha Zoller interview Steve Watson on the WDUN Morning Talk Show discussing real estate market conditions, property valuations, property tax and property tax exemptions.
Physical Address
2875 Browns Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30504
Mailing Addresses
Real Property
P.O. Box 2895
Gainesville, GA 30503
Personal Property
P.O. Box 1780
Gainesville, GA 30503
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Real Estate
Phone: (770)531-6720
Fax: (770)531-3968
Personal Property
Phone: (770)531-6749
Fax: (770)531-6754
Email the Tax Assessors' Office for contact information for the Board of Tax Assessor Open Records Custodian.