Bryan County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Bryan County Georgia Property Assessment & Tax Guide

Search Bryan County GA Property by Owner, Address, Parcel, 2026 Value, Taxes, GIS and Deeds

The Bryan County Board of Tax Assessors is responsible for locating, inventorying and valuing taxable property. The current Chief Appraiser is Elizabeth Todd.

Start with Bryan County’s qPublic/Schneider property system to identify the owner, parcel, property address, assessment, legal information, sales and map. Then move to the Tax Commissioner for the actual bill and payment status or the Clerk of Superior Court for the recorded deed, lien or plat.

Owner, address, parcel & legal search
Georgia assessment = 40% of FMV
2026 appeal deadline passed July 27
2026 tax bill due Dec. 15
Search Bryan County Property Search & Pay Property Tax Open Bryan County GIS Search Deeds & Liens
Chief Appraiser Elizabeth Todd
Assessor phone 912-653-3889
Tax Commissioner Pamela Gunter
Tax phone 912-653-3880
2026 tax due Dec. 15, 2026
Next tax sale Oct. 6, 2026
August 12, 2026 status

2026 Assessment Appeals Are Closed, but the Tax-Bill Cycle Is Still Ahead

Assessment notices Bryan County mailed 2026 Annual Notices of Assessment on June 12, 2026.
Appeal deadline Written 2026 appeals had to be physically received by 5:00 p.m. on July 27, 2026.
Tax bill 2026 real-property bills are scheduled to be mailed by mid-October and are due December 15, 2026.
Important Bryan County filing rule: the current 2026 county instructions say email and fax appeals were not accepted, and a postal postmark by itself was not enough. The appeal had to be received in the Assessor’s office by the deadline.
The Tax Assessor is also currently evaluating measurements at new-construction sites with building permits. If your property has new improvements, compare the next assessment record with the actual construction completed as of the relevant January 1 assessment date.
Property office router

Which Bryan County Office Controls Your Record?

Tax Assessor

  • Fair market value
  • Assessed value
  • Property search
  • Parcel information
  • Homestead applications
  • Assessment appeals

Tax Commissioner

  • Tax bills
  • Online payment
  • Current balance
  • Delinquent taxes
  • Tax sales
  • Paid receipts

GIS / Mapping

  • Parcel geography
  • Addresses
  • Zoning
  • Flood data
  • Contours
  • Map layers

Clerk of Superior Court

  • Warranty deeds
  • Quitclaim deeds
  • Security deeds
  • Liens
  • Plats
  • Recorded documents
Simple rule: appraisal or exemption = Tax Assessor. Bill or payment = Tax Commissioner. Map context = GIS. Legal land record = Clerk of Superior Court.
Georgia uses a Board of Tax Assessors rather than Florida’s elected “Property Appraiser” structure. For a Florida comparison, see our Volusia County Property Appraiser guide.

Jump to Your Bryan County Property Task

Best Search Field for Different Bryan County Questions

Owner Name Best for finding parcels associated with an individual, estate, trust or company.
Property Address Best when you know the physical location but not the owner.
Parcel Number Best for connecting the same property across county systems.
Legal Description Useful for acreage, subdivisions, lots and parcels without a dependable street address.
New buyer? If the Assessor owner field has not updated yet, use the recorded deed in the Clerk/GSCCCA system to confirm the legal transfer.

Bryan County Property Record Field Decoder

Field Meaning Why it matters
Parcel Number County parcel identifier. Use it to match appraisal, GIS and tax research.
Owner Ownership carried in the appraisal system. Verify legal title with the recorded deed when necessary.
Property Address Physical/situs address. Different from an owner mailing address.
Fair Market Value Assessor’s estimate of 100% market value. Starting point for Georgia assessment math.
Assessed Value Normally 40% of fair market value. Exemptions are deducted from assessed value.
Taxable Value Assessed value after applicable exemptions. Millage is applied to this value.
Sales Transaction data associated with the parcel. Useful for market-value review and appeal preparation.
Map GIS representation of parcel geography. Useful for reference but not a substitute for a legal survey.
Georgia 40% assessment rule

How Bryan County Calculates Assessed Value

January 1 Property ownership, condition and use are considered for the tax year.
Fair Market Value Appraisal staff estimate 100% market value using mass-appraisal methods.
40% Assessment Ordinary Georgia property is assessed at 40% of fair market value.
Exemptions Homestead or qualifying special exemptions reduce taxable assessed value.
Millage Local taxing authorities apply adopted millage to the taxable value.
Example: a $400,000 fair-market appraisal generally produces a gross assessed value of $160,000 before homestead or other exemptions.
The Tax Assessor does not set tax rates and does not collect tax payments. Those are separate government functions.
2026 appeal period closed

Bryan County 2026 Property Assessment Appeal

Bryan County mailed 2026 assessment notices on June 12, 2026. The last day to file the normal 2026 assessment appeal was July 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Read the Annual Notice of Assessment. Review fair market value, assessed value, exemptions and appeal information.
Search the property record. Check acreage, buildings, use and other factual characteristics.
Review comparable sales. Build evidence tied to the relevant valuation period and property type.
Select an appeal route. Georgia provides Board of Equalization, Hearing Officer and Arbitration routes where applicable.
File the proper written form. Bryan County did not accept 2026 assessment appeals by email or fax.
Meet the county’s receipt deadline. For 2026 the completed appeal had to be physically received by 5:00 p.m. July 27.
As of August 12, 2026, the regular appeal deadline has passed. If you filed on time, continue following the county’s amended-notice or Board of Equalization instructions. If you did not file, ask the Assessor whether any narrow statutory correction or other remedy applies to the specific issue.

What Happens After a Timely Appeal?

Assessor review The Board of Tax Assessors reviews the written appeal.
Amended notice If value is changed, the taxpayer can receive an updated notice with a 30-day second-appeal period.
Board of Equalization An unresolved BOE-route appeal is forwarded for a hearing.
Superior Court A dissatisfied taxpayer can have further court rights after an eligible BOE or Hearing Officer decision.
Hearing Officer route: Bryan County describes this option for value/uniformity disputes involving qualifying non-homestead real property valued at $1 million or more.
Arbitration: the county explains that the arbitrator’s decision is final and cannot be appealed further.
Primary residence exemptions

Bryan County Homestead Exemption

To qualify for Bryan County homestead treatment, the owner must generally own and occupy the home as the primary residence on January 1 and cannot claim homestead on another property.

Under age 65 Bryan County currently lists a $30,000 local county exemption plus a $2,000 school exemption.
Age 65+ Bryan County currently lists a $50,000 local assessed-value exemption for county, city and school-board ad valorem taxes.
Primary residence County guidance says the home must be occupied as the primary residence for 181 days or more.
No annual reapplication If ownership/name and qualifying status do not change, an existing homestead normally continues.
Where to file now: Bryan County’s current Tax Commissioner information says homestead exemption applications are now received and processed by the Tax Assessor’s Office. Call Pembroke at 912-653-3889 or Richmond Hill at 912-756-3209.
Georgia’s historic April 1 filing rule has been expanded by current state law so a qualifying taxpayer can also apply through the end of the 45-day assessment-notice appeal window. For Bryan County’s 2026 notice cycle, that window ended July 27.
Bryan County Homestead Exemptions Review local exemption amounts, residence rules and application information.
Agricultural / timber current-use valuation

Bryan County Conservation Use Valuation Assessment

50% primary-purpose test Bryan County says 50% or more of the property must have a primary purpose involving good-faith agricultural production or timber.
10-year covenant Approved property is committed to qualifying conservation use for ten years.
$25 recording fee Bryan County currently lists a $25 recording fee for each CUVA application.
Breaking a CUVA covenant can be expensive. Bryan County says the penalty can equal twice the tax amount saved for every year the exemption was received.
A purchaser of property already in CUVA must apply for continuation. Bryan County specifically says continuation is not automatic.
CUVA applications can normally be submitted January 1–April 1 or during the assessment-appeal filing period.
Official Bryan County CUVA Guide Review current eligibility, covenant and breach information before changing land use or ownership.
Forest Land Protection Act

Bryan County Forest Land Use

Bryan County also administers Forest Land Protection Act treatment for qualifying large timber and natural-habitat tracts.

More than 200 acres Bryan County describes FLPA eligibility for qualifying forest tracts exceeding 200 acres.
50% primary purpose At least half the property must satisfy the qualifying forest/timber or natural-habitat use described by the county.
Application window January 1–April 1 or during the applicable assessment appeal period.
FLPA and CUVA are different programs. Do not switch, subdivide, sell or materially change land use without checking covenant consequences with the Assessor.
Business property reporting

Bryan County Business Personal Property

Furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory and supplies used in a business can be subject to Bryan County personal-property reporting.

January 1 ownership Personal property is generally evaluated based on ownership/status as of January 1.
April 1 return Bryan County states that business personal-property returns must be filed annually by April 1.
Spring notice Personal-property assessment notices are normally mailed in spring and receive a 45-day appeal period.
If a required return is not filed, Bryan County says state-established values can be assessed and tax payment will still be expected.
2026 Bryan County tax cycle

Assessment, Appeal and Property Tax Timeline

Assessment date Ownership, property condition and qualifying use are measured.
Return period closes Real/personal returns and many special-use applications reach their normal deadline.
Notices mailed Bryan County mailed 2026 assessment notices.
Appeal closed 5:00 p.m. receipt deadline for regular 2026 appeals.
Digest work Appeals and tax-digest preparation continue.
Tax sale Next currently scheduled Bryan County delinquent-tax sale.
2026 bills County says tax bills will be mailed by mid-October.
2026 taxes due Current published Bryan County due date.
Use the actual 2026 bill for the final amount. Bryan County currently links the 2025 millage rate while the 2026 digest/rate cycle is still being completed, so this article does not hard-code an old rate as if it were final for 2026.
Current payment fees

Bryan County Property Tax Payment Methods & Fees

Credit / Debit Current convenience fee: 2.5% of the transaction, minimum $2.
American Express Current county-listed convenience fee: 3%.
Phone Debit/credit-card payments are accepted by phone with the applicable processor fee.
In Person Cash, qualifying checks, money order, certified funds and cards are accepted under county payment rules.
Bryan County says it does not accept out-of-state or third-party checks for onsite property-tax transactions.
No online partial payment: the current online system requires full payment, including multiple years due if they appear in the transaction.
After December 15, 2026

What Happens When Bryan County Property Taxes Are Late?

Monthly interest Bryan County currently lists interest of 0.8750% per month or fraction of a month beginning after the due date.
120-day penalty A 5% penalty is added after 120 days of delinquency.
Additional penalties Another 5% can be added after each additional 120 days, up to 20% total penalties.
Collection action Bryan County says tax-sale proceedings may begin after a tax bill becomes 30 days delinquent.
A delinquent balance changes over time. Request the live payoff from the Tax Commissioner rather than relying on the original tax bill.
Next scheduled sale: October 6, 2026

Bryan County 2026 Tax Sale

The Tax Commissioner currently lists the next Bryan County tax sale for October 6, 2026.

List timing The official tax-sale list is expected approximately 4–6 weeks before the sale.
Schedule can change Bryan County tells users to check back because the date and parcel list are subject to change.
No FiFa certificate sales The Tax Commissioner states that the office does not sell Tax FiFas to third parties.
A Georgia tax sale involves important redemption and title consequences. The county specifically recommends consulting a qualified real-estate attorney rather than relying on the Tax Commissioner for legal advice.
Official Bryan County Tax Sale Information Recheck the live list and sale date before taking action.
Editable Georgia tax calculator

Bryan County Property Tax Calculator

Enter fair market value, exemptions in assessed-value dollars and the parcel’s final combined millage.

Gross assessed value $0.00
Taxable assessed value $0.00
Estimated ad valorem tax $0.00
Planning only: the calculator uses Georgia’s ordinary 40% assessment ratio. CUVA, FLPA, preferential assessment and other special treatment can use different valuation rules. Use the final 2026 millage and exemptions for the parcel.
Bryan County GIS / interactive mapping

Use GIS for Parcels, Addresses, Zoning and Flood Information

Bryan County GIS provides interactive maps with layers for property and land research.

Parcels View mapped parcel geography and surrounding property.
Addresses Compare parcel location with county addressing.
Zoning Review available zoning context for planning research.
Flood information Turn on available flood-related layers when evaluating coastal or low-lying property.
Bryan County advises users to clear browsing history and refresh the map when they need the latest updates. Contours require the contour layer to be enabled and a close zoom level.
GIS is not a survey. Parcel lines and map layers are research tools. Use recorded plats, deeds and a licensed surveyor when exact legal boundaries matter.
Official Bryan County Interactive Maps Open parcel, address, zoning, flood and other available layers.
Clerk of Superior Court land records

Search Bryan County Deeds, Security Deeds, Liens and Plats

The current Bryan County Clerk of Superior Court is Rebecca G. Crowe. The Clerk’s Real Estate Division records warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, security deeds, liens, plats, FiFas and related land records.

Find the parcel in qPublic first. Save owner name, parcel number and legal-description clues.
Open the GSCCCA Real Estate search. Visit the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority.
Search the Real Estate Index. Use grantor/grantee name, county, book/page or other available filters.
Match the recorded instrument. Compare legal description, parties, recording date and document type.
Use the actual deed for title work. Do not rely only on the qPublic owner field when legal ownership, liens or conveyance language matter.
Deeds Bryan County currently lists a $25 recording fee for deeds and several related real-estate documents.
Liens The current county Real Estate Division page lists $25 for many real-property liens.
Plats Current Bryan County recording fee is listed as $10 per sheet.
Real Estate Division: 151 South College Street, Courthouse Room 108, Pembroke, GA 31321. Recording questions: 912-653-3873 or 912-653-5256.
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Sign Up for GSCCCA Filing Activity Notifications

Bryan County’s Real Estate Division links Georgia’s FANS — Filing Activity Notification System as an additional property-record monitoring tool.

FANS can provide notification when qualifying filing activity matches registered information. It is useful as an early-warning tool but does not replace title insurance, legal review or a comprehensive lien search.
Open GSCCCA FANS Register for filing-activity notifications through the Georgia Clerks’ Authority.

Bryan County Buyer & Owner Verification Checklist

  • Search parcel in qPublic
  • Save parcel number
  • Verify owner name
  • Verify property address
  • Review fair market value
  • Calculate 40% assessed value
  • Check homestead exemption
  • Check age-65 exemption
  • Check CUVA covenant
  • Check FLPA status
  • Review parcel map
  • Check zoning / flood context
  • Search current tax account
  • Verify paid/unpaid balance
  • Search recorded deed
  • Review liens / plats if needed
  • Check tax-sale exposure
  • Register FANS if desired
Buyer warning: Bryan County states that the Tax Commissioner does not prorate property taxes based on sale date or current ownership. Buyer/seller allocation is typically handled in the closing documents, but the property-tax obligation remains attached to the parcel.

Bryan County Property Search Problems & Best Fixes

Problem Best fix Office
Owner search returns many records Add address or parcel number and compare the property location. qPublic
Address search finds nothing Use fewer address components or search owner/parcel instead. qPublic
Owner appears outdated Verify the newest recorded deed through GSCCCA. Clerk + Assessor
2026 value seems wrong The regular July 27 appeal deadline has passed; call the Assessor about any remaining statutory remedy. Tax Assessor
Need current tax amount Use BryanCountyPay.com rather than relying on the appraisal page. Tax Commissioner
Online system will not take partial payment County states online payments must be paid in full; contact the Tax Commissioner for alternatives. Tax Commissioner
Parcel appears on tax-sale list Request a current payoff immediately and verify the sale status with the Tax Commissioner. Tax Commissioner
Need deed or lien Search GSCCCA and the Bryan County Clerk Real Estate Division. Clerk
Need flood/zoning context Use Bryan County interactive GIS layers. GIS
Need exact property boundary Use a recorded plat/deed and licensed survey rather than GIS alone. Clerk / Surveyor

Bryan County Property Office Contacts

Office Current official Location / phone Best use
Tax Assessor Chief Appraiser Elizabeth Todd 15 North Courthouse Street
Pembroke, GA 31321
912-653-3889 		Value, parcel records, homestead, CUVA, FLPA and appeals.
Tax Assessor — Richmond Hill Bryan County Assessors 66 Captain Matthew Freeman Drive
Suite 229
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
912-756-3209 		South Bryan appraisal and exemption assistance.
Tax Commissioner Pamela Gunter 11 North Courthouse Street
Pembroke, GA 31321
912-653-3880 		Tax bills, payments, delinquency and tax sales.
Tax Commissioner — Richmond Hill Pamela Gunter 66 Captain Matthew Freeman Drive
Suite 102
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
912-756-2434 		Tax payment and taxpayer assistance.
Clerk of Superior Court Rebecca G. Crowe 151 South College Street
Courthouse Room 108
Pembroke, GA 31321
912-653-3872 		Deeds, security deeds, liens, plats and other land records.
Tax Commissioner hours: both Pembroke and Richmond Hill locations publish Monday–Friday hours of 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and remain open during lunch.
Official live actions

Bryan County Property Records Action Center

Property Search Owner, address and parcel. Tax Assessor Values, forms and exemptions. Pay Taxes Search current tax account. GIS Maps Parcels, zoning and flood. Land Records Deeds, liens and plats.
10 Bryan County-specific answers

Bryan County Tax Assessor Property Search FAQs

1. How do I search Bryan County Georgia property records?

Use the Bryan County qPublic/Schneider property-search system. You can research a parcel using owner, address, parcel-number or available legal information, then review value, property characteristics, sales and mapped parcel information. For the actual current tax bill and payment status, use the Bryan County Tax Commissioner payment system.

2. Who is the Bryan County Chief Appraiser in 2026?

Elizabeth Todd is the current Bryan County Chief Appraiser. The main Tax Assessor office is at 15 North Courthouse Street in Pembroke, Georgia 31321. The Pembroke telephone number is 912-653-3889, and the Richmond Hill office number is 912-756-3209.

3. What percentage of fair market value is assessed in Bryan County?

Georgia property is generally appraised at 100% of fair market value and assessed at 40%. For example, a $400,000 fair-market value normally produces a $160,000 gross assessed value before applicable homestead or other exemptions.

4. When was the Bryan County 2026 property-tax appeal deadline?

Bryan County mailed 2026 assessment notices on June 12, 2026. The regular appeal deadline was July 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The county’s current instructions state that appeals had to be physically received by the deadline and that email, fax and postmark alone did not satisfy the 2026 filing requirement.

5. What homestead exemptions does Bryan County offer?

Bryan County currently lists a $30,000 local county assessed-value exemption plus a $2,000 school exemption for qualifying homeowners under age 65. For qualifying homeowners age 65 and older, the county lists a $50,000 local exemption applicable to county, city and school-board ad valorem taxes. Additional state and special exemptions can apply.

6. When are Bryan County 2026 property taxes due?

The Bryan County Tax Commissioner states that 2026 property-tax bills will be mailed by mid-October and will be due December 15, 2026. Taxpayers should use the actual 2026 bill for the final amount and payment instructions.

7. What are Bryan County property-tax card payment fees?

The county currently lists a 2.5% convenience fee for credit and debit card payments with a $2 minimum. American Express carries a 3% convenience fee. The county states these fees are charged by Government Window rather than retained by Bryan County.

8. What happens when Bryan County property taxes are late?

Bryan County currently lists interest of 0.8750% per month or fraction of a month beginning after the due date. A 5% penalty is added after 120 days of delinquency, with additional 5% penalties after each additional 120 days up to a 20% total penalty. Tax-sale proceedings may begin after a bill becomes 30 days delinquent.

9. When is the next Bryan County property tax sale?

The next Bryan County tax sale is currently scheduled for October 6, 2026. The Tax Commissioner expects the official parcel list approximately four to six weeks before the sale and warns that the date and list can change.

10. Where can I search Bryan County deeds and liens?

Use the Bryan County Clerk of Superior Court Real Estate Division and the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority. Rebecca G. Crowe is the current Clerk. The Real Estate Division records warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, security deeds, liens, plats, FiFas and related land documents.

Official Bryan County Property Sources

Bryan County Tax Assessor Elizabeth Todd, office locations, current 2026 notice and appeal status. Bryan County Property Search Owner, address, parcel, assessment and mapping research. 2026 Important Dates January 1 assessment date, June 12 notices and July 27 appeal deadline. Assessment Appeals BOE, Hearing Officer, Arbitration and Superior Court information. Homestead Exemptions Local senior, general, military and other exemption information. Conservation Use CUVA application, 10-year covenant and breach rules. Forest Land Protection FLPA eligibility and application timing. Property Taxes December 15, 2026 due date, tax math, delinquency and billing. Payment Methods Card fees, phone payments, checks and online-payment rules. 2026 Tax Sale October 6 sale date and current sale-list guidance. Interactive GIS Parcels, addresses, zoning, flood information and mapping layers. Real Estate Division Deeds, liens, plats, Clerk contacts, fees and GSCCCA routing.
Editorial verification completed August 12, 2026: current official sources were reviewed for Chief Appraiser Elizabeth Todd, Board of Assessors procedures, Bryan County qPublic property search, June 12 assessment notices, July 27 appeal deadline, homestead processing, CUVA and FLPA, Tax Commissioner Pamela Gunter, December 15 tax due date, current payment fees, delinquency rules, October 6 tax sale, GIS mapping, Clerk Rebecca G. Crowe and real-estate recording.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Bryan County, the Bryan County Board of Tax Assessors, Tax Commissioner, Clerk of Superior Court, Georgia Department of Revenue, Schneider Geospatial/qPublic, GSCCCA or any payment or records provider.

Property ownership, values, exemptions, millage rates, balances, appeal rights, covenant status, office procedures, tax-sale lists and online portals can change. Verify final parcel-specific valuation, payment, exemption and title information with the responsible official office.

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Last reviewed: August 12, 2026

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