MONTHLY BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETINGS
When: First Monday of every month
Time: 9:00 AM.
Location: 1601 N. Columbia Street, Suite 240, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Property Field Instructions
Throughout the year, the Baldwin County Board of Assessors' appraisal staff conducts on-site property inspections across the county.
These inspections are not scheduled but are a routine part of the property appraisal process and may occur for:
- Annual property review
- Permits follow-ups
- Appeals etc.
For your security, all county vehicles are clearly marked with the official Baldwin County seal, and appraisal staff carry photo identification at all times.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
(The final date for filing the return and submitting the homestead application is April 1st.)
*** NOTE: INFORMATION ON THIS SITE IS FOR TAX PURPOSES ONLY
Welcome to the Baldwin County Assessors Office Website
Board of Assessors
The Baldwin County Board of Assessors is composed of five members representing each district.
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District 1
Sheila Beckford
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District 2
Ronald Stevenson
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District 3
Patricia Baugh Thompson
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District 4
Tom Torrance
Vice Chairman
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District 5
Harry Keim
Chairman
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Contact Information:
Baldwin County Assessors Office
Wade C. Williams
Chief Appraiser
Email
Bal K Sharma
Deputy Chief & Personal Property Appraiser
Email
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Documents, forms, and information utilized by the Baldwin County Tax Assessors' Office are available on this website. If you are unable to find what you need, please feel free to contact us for assistance.
The best way to reach our office is by calling 478-445-5300 or visiting us at:
Baldwin County Tax Assessors Office
1601 N. Columbia Street, Suite 120
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Website:
https://qpublic.net/ga/baldwin/
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Our Mission
The mission of the Baldwin County Board of Tax Assessors is to produce an annual tax digest that conforms to the requirements of Georgia law and the rules and regulations of the Georgia Department of Revenue. Our office strives each day to be fair and equitable to the taxpayers of Baldwin County while providing professional, courteous, and efficient customer service.
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Roles and Responsibilities
• The Board of Tax Assessors, an independent body appointed by the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners, is responsible for placing a fair and equalized value on all taxable property within Baldwin County.
• The Board of Commissioners establishes the county millage rate.
• The Tax Commissioner is responsible for the billing and collection of property taxes.
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Basic Information
• Assessment Date: January 1 of each year is the official assessment date in Georgia. Property is valued for ad valorem taxes based on its condition and use on this date.
• Exemptions: Property owners may be eligible for exemptions, including Homestead Exemptions.
• Appeals: Property owners have the right to appeal their assessments if they consider the valuation inaccurate.
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Services Provided
✔ Real and personal property records
✔ Property ownership, deed, and plat research
✔ GIS mapping and aerial photography
✔ Homestead exemption applications
✔ Property tax return filing (January 1 – April 1)
✔ Property valuation and assessment information
✔ Appeal assistance
✔ Conservation Use (CUVA) and Forest Land applications
✔ Freeport and other qualifying tax exemptions
✔ Property record updates and taxpayer assistance
Our goal is to ensure fair and equitable property assessments while providing reliable information and support to taxpayers throughout the county.
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Understanding the Annual Notice of Assessment
Did you know:
 Georgia's 27th county was named for Abraham Baldwin, a member of the Continental Congress and author of the bill to create the nation's first state university, now the University of Georgia.
Milledgeville was laid out in 1803, designated as the state capital in 1804, and incorporated in 1806. The city served as state capital until that honor was transferred to Atlanta on April 20, 1868. Milledgeville, named for Governor John Milledge, is the county's only incorporated city.
The historic district of Milledgeville includes the Old State Capitol and Governor's Mansion, as well as a number of noteworthy private homes. According to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Milledgeville is the only surviving example of a complete "Federal Period" city. It is also the only city designed specifically to be a state capital.
 With 15,330 acres of water and 417 miles of shoreline, Lake Sinclair is an important recreational resource for the county. The State of Georgia has a strong presence in the county with the Middle Georgia Correctional Institution, Central State Hospital, the Youth Development Center, and two University System units.
Notable Georgians from Baldwin County include the Honorable Carl Vinson, who served Georgia as a U.S. Congressman for 50 years; writer Flannery O'Connor; and comedian Oliver Hardy. Georgia College's Ina Dillard Russell Library is home of the Flannery O'Connor Collection and includes manuscripts by O'Connor and her personal collection of more than 700 books and journals.
Baldwin County is home to a number of festivals and events including water skiing tournaments in July and the Candlelight Tour of Homes in December.
(Source: georgia.gov)
In accordance with Georgia law, the Baldwin County Board of Assessors must notify property owners prior to making a site visit. Notice is hereby given that a
representative of the appraisal staff will review and inspect properties which are the subject of an active building permit for changes and improvements which have
been made to the property. These appraisal reviews will include measuring structures, listing construction information, and photographing the subject property.
Reasonable notice also is hereby provided that an onsite inspection may be required for real or personal property being returned or appealed or recently sold and
for periodic parcel reviews. Said property visit will be for the purpose of determining the correctness of the information contained in the county's appraisal
record for the property. For more information, please contact the Assessors office at 478-445-5300. Please refer to the following approximate time periods to see when site visits and reviews will occur in your area: Site visits and reviews of residential/commercial building permits for additions, renovations, new improvements, and changes: May 1, 2022 thru December 31, 2022.
Site visits and reviews of end of year construction in progress and 299(c) properties, all of Baldwin County: October 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021 Site visits and reviews of property returns/appeals, recent sales, personal property, and manufactured homes, all of Baldwin County: May 1, 2022 thru December 31, 2022.
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