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| Category | Q&A | Last Q&A published |
 Franklin County Services
Services provided directly by Franklin County government |
19 | How does 9-1-1 work? |
| 5 | Why can’t I have my alarm call E9-1-1? | |
 Tax Commissioner
The following questions and answers relate to the operation of the Franklin County Tax Commissioner's Office.
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13 | Where do property tax dollars go? |
Last published Q&A
Here is a list of the last Q&As that were published.
This is an abbreviated list please see Ga. Code for a complete list. (O.C.G.A. § 48-5-220)
[ Tax Commissioner ]
Requested and Answered by Admin on 12-Sep-2006 17:05 (1432 reads)
- To support administration of county government and the public school system;
- To build and repair public buildings and bridges;
- To pay expenses of courts, county jail and law enforcement;
- To build and maintain county roads;
- To provide for fire protection;
- To provide for public health and sanitation;
This is an abbreviated list please see Ga. Code for a complete list. (O.C.G.A. § 48-5-220)
[ Tax Commissioner ]
Requested and Answered by Admin on 12-Sep-2006 17:02 (999 reads)
Yes. Mobile/modular homes are considered personal property and are taxable in the State of Georgia. Tax must be paid annually. The owner of any mobile/modular home located in Franklin County must file a return and obtain a location permit. In order to obtain this permit the mobile home tax for the current year must be paid in full.
[ Tax Commissioner ]
Requested and Answered by Admin on 12-Sep-2006 17:00 (839 reads)
Homestead exemption is the system developed by the State of Georgia that exempts from taxation a specified amount of assessed value of your home. To apply for a homestead exemption you must file an application with the Tax Assessor’s office between January 2nd and March 1st. To qualify you must both own and occupy your home as of January 1st. Once you have qualified for homestead exemption and remain in the same house you do not need to reapply. However, if you move, you are required to reapply for the exemption for the new location. Beginning June 1, 2005 the application for homestead exemption may be submitted any time during the year but must be received before Match 1st of the taxable year to qualify for the exemption that year. If received after March 1st, the Tax Assessor will activate the exemption for the following year.
[ Tax Commissioner ]
Requested and Answered by Admin on 12-Sep-2006 16:59 (953 reads)
Yes. There are several exemptions and special assessment programs available that may apply to your property. The most common are the homestead exemption for real estate and for business personal property there is the freeport exemption. Contact the Franklin County Tax Assessor’s Office for details of the available exemptions.
[ Tax Commissioner ]
Requested and Answered by Admin on 12-Sep-2006 16:57 (943 reads)
Taxes for real estate and business personal property are normally due in Franklin County by November 15th of each year. Motor vehicles are due based on the owners' birthday.
After the due date, for real estate and business personal property, interest at the rate of 1% per month is charged. Additionally, a penalty of 10% will apply to all taxes that are not paid within 90 days of the deadline, however, homesteaded property with a tax liability of less than $500 does not receive the 90-day penalty.
If the property taxes remain unpaid, the tax commissioner has the right and responsibility to levy on the property for non-payment. Of course we consider this a last resort for tax collection and prefer to use other collection methods.
After the due date, for real estate and business personal property, interest at the rate of 1% per month is charged. Additionally, a penalty of 10% will apply to all taxes that are not paid within 90 days of the deadline, however, homesteaded property with a tax liability of less than $500 does not receive the 90-day penalty.
If the property taxes remain unpaid, the tax commissioner has the right and responsibility to levy on the property for non-payment. Of course we consider this a last resort for tax collection and prefer to use other collection methods.
