Lower your Forsyth County property taxes
The Forsyth County Board of Assessors mails notices in late June with each home's fair market value as of January 1. Forsyth has fast-growing, higher-value neighborhoods, so a value that runs ahead of real sales adds up. 30% of first-year savings, only if you save.
What a too-high value costs you
If your home is assessed at $600,000 but similar homes point to about $555,000, you're taxed on $45,000 too much. At a 0.98% rate that's about $441 a year. Our fee would be $132; you'd keep $309.
What gets missed in Forsyth
- Comparable sales. Forsyth's online appeal lets you review comparable properties. The county's picks aren't always the closest match to your home.
- Late notices, firm deadline. Notices go out late June and the 45-day clock runs from the mailing date. Mailed appeals must be postmarked by the date on the notice.
- Condition. Wear and needed repairs aren't visible in county data.
- A past win, ignored. If your value was lowered on appeal, Georgia law generally keeps it from being raised for the next two years. Check that the lock was applied.
Insider tip: Forsyth no longer accepts appeals by email or fax. File online at forsythco.com/assessment-notice, by mail, or in person at 426 Canton Hwy, Cumming.
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Get my free reviewForsyth County calendar
| January 1 | Valuation date |
| Late June | Assessment notices mailed (June 26 in 2026) |
| 45 days after mailing | Appeal and homestead application deadline (August 10 in 2026) |
| Summer | Commissioners and Board of Education hold millage hearings |
| Summer – fall | Board of Equalization, hearing officer or arbitration hearings |
| Fall | Tax bills |
Sources: Forsyth County — assessment notices and appeals · Forsyth County — 2026 notices mailed · Forsyth County — adopted millage rates. Dates are checked each year; confirm with the county for your property.
Exemptions to check
Forsyth lets you apply for the homestead exemption up to the appeal deadline on your notice, and the notice now shows the total savings from your exemptions. Seniors and disabled owners may qualify for more. We check your exemptions free at sign-up.
Forsyth questions
How do I appeal in Forsyth?
Online at forsythco.com/assessment-notice, by mail or in person, within 45 days of the mailing date. Choose the Board of Equalization, arbitration, or a hearing officer for non-homestead property.
Can I track my appeal online?
Only appeals filed online show up in the portal. Mailed or hand-delivered appeals can't be tracked there.
Do I pay my taxes while the appeal is open?
You get a temporary bill based on the lower of last year's value or 85% of the new value.