Board Proposes Lower Millage Rate to Minimize the Impact of Higher Appraisals on Walker County Property Owners

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LaFayette, GA (August 2, 2023) – The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold three public hearings in August to provide citizens with a better understanding of a proposed millage rate rollback. The reduced rate aims to lessen the impact of higher property appraisals. Another year of surging home sales increased property values an average … Continue reading Board Proposes Lower Millage Rate to Minimize the Impact of Higher Appraisals on Walker County Property Owners

Property Values Surge Another 30% in Walker County

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LaFayette, GA - Property values in Walker County surged again this year, following another strong cycle of home sales. Assessment notices mailed this week show another significant increase in value for many property owners in Walker County. “Because of how the market went in the past year, we had to raise our values,” said Terry … Continue reading Property Values Surge Another 30% in Walker County

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 5-11-23

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The following occurred at this meeting: -Public hearing on a variance request -Proclamation for Senior Citizens Day -Annual property assessment report -Resolution to authorize a grant submission -Purchase order for Fire Department equipment -April 2023 department statistics SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Home Sales Surge, Pushing Property Values Higher in Walker County

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Houses

Strong home sales over the past year continued to push property values higher in Walker County. Recently mailed assessment notices show another substantial increase in value for many home and land owners. "There are places where a couple of years ago, we had a house that sold for $200,000. Last year it sold for $300,000. … Continue reading Home Sales Surge, Pushing Property Values Higher in Walker County

Walker County to Launch Brownfield Assessment Program

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Photo of the Peerless Mill in Rossville, GA

LaFayette, GA - Walker County and the cities of Chickamauga, LaFayette and Rossville will share a $500,000 grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to perform brownfield assessments and develop cleanup plans on up to 30 sites. A number of sites will be assessed with redevelopment in mind. They include the Crystal Springs Print … Continue reading Walker County to Launch Brownfield Assessment Program

Chief Appraiser Provides Report on 2021 Property Assessments

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Houses

The hot housing market is impacting property values nationwide, including Walker County. Recently mailed assessment notices show a substantial increase in value for many property owners. “Numerous people are moving into the area from California, New Jersey and Texas,” according to Terry Gilreath, Chief Appraiser. “People are paying more than the asking price and what … Continue reading Chief Appraiser Provides Report on 2021 Property Assessments

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 6-24-21

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The following occurred at the Board of Commissioner’s meeting on 6-24-21: Resolutions to appoint members to the following boards: Rossville Library Board, Chickamauga Library Board, Board of Assessors Annual Property Assessment Report Proclamation of Appreciation for Farrell Brown Proclamation of Appreciation for Public Health Professionals LMJC Drug Court report and grant approvals Automatic Aid agreement … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 6-24-21

Walker County Assessor’s Office to Resume Work Outside the Office

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Lobby of Walker County Tax Assessors Office

Due to the recent Notice of Assessments that were mailed out on May 20, 2020, the Walker County Assessor’s Office will be resuming work outside of the office.  We are currently receiving appeals on property values and we will begin reviewing these properties as soon as possible.  For any that are apprehensive about having on-site … Continue reading Walker County Assessor’s Office to Resume Work Outside the Office