Chatham County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Chatham County Georgia Property Records

Search Chatham County GA Property Values, Tax Bills, GIS Maps and Deeds

Chatham County property-tax records are split among several offices. The Board of Assessors, chaired by Terry Tolbert and staffed by Chief Appraiser Corey Gillenwater, determines fair market value and maintains real and personal property records. Tax Commissioner Sonya L. Jackson bills and collects property taxes. The Board of Equalization hears qualifying assessment disputes, while Superior Court Clerk Tammie Mosley maintains deeds, liens, plats and other recorded real-estate documents.

This 2026 guide shows how to search by owner, address or Property ID, use the GIS-enhanced QPublic system when the legacy ChathamTax portal is unavailable, read the redesigned TY2026 Annual Notice of Assessment, understand Georgia’s 40% assessment ratio, protect homestead and Stephens-Day benefits, identify a 299C value freeze before appealing, prepare for the next appeal cycle, check the September/November tax installment, research delinquency and tax sales, and verify deeds through official Clerk records.

Search owner, address or Property ID
Decode FMV, assessed value and exemptions
Protect Stephens-Day and 299C value benefits
Check tax bill, deeds, liens and GIS layers
Search GIS Property Records Open ChathamTax Portal Property Tax & Payment Deeds & Recorded Records
Board Chairman Terry Tolbert
Chief Appraiser Corey Gillenwater
Tax Commissioner Sonya L. Jackson
Georgia assessment ratio 40% of FMV
Last reviewed August 7, 2026
Current August 2026 status

The TY2026 Appeal and Current-Year Homestead Window Has Closed

The TY2026 Chatham County assessment appeal deadline was July 31, 2026. The same extended 2026 date applied to current-year Homestead/Stephens-Day and other qualifying exemption applications after Georgia law expanded the filing opportunity through the Annual Notice of Assessment’s 45-day appeal period.
2026 value appeal July 31, 2026 has passed for the regular TY2026 Annual Notice appeal.
2026 homestead The extended July 31 current-year filing window has also passed.
Next homestead action Applications submitted after the current-year deadline are handled for the next applicable tax year.
First tax installment Billed April 1 and due June 1; that 2026 deadline has passed.
Second tax installment Normally available September 15 and due November 15.
TY2026 notice format Georgia SB 566 created a redesigned statewide Annual Notice of Assessment with more exemption and appeal detail.
Do not file an unnecessary appeal just to “freeze” a value: Chatham County warns that filing an appeal while an existing 299C value protection is active can remove that protection. Check Value History first.
Use the right Savannah office

Value, Tax Collection and Legal Title Are Different Property Records

Board of Assessors

  • Fair market value
  • Property record cards
  • Sales and value history
  • Land and building characteristics
  • Homestead exemptions
  • Stephens-Day exemption
  • Assessment appeal filing

Tax Commissioner

  • First and second tax bills
  • Online payments
  • Payment history
  • Tax by authority
  • Interest and penalties
  • Tax executions
  • Tax-sale administration

Superior Court Clerk

  • Deeds
  • Security deeds
  • Liens
  • Plats and maps
  • UCC records
  • Certified copies
  • Historical real-estate records
An Assessor ownership field is not a title opinion: use the latest recorded deed and related Clerk records when legal ownership, lien priority, easements or property rights matter.

Choose Your Chatham County Property Task

Find a parcel Search by owner, property address or Property ID.
Read the TY2026 notice Review FMV, assessed value, exemptions, estimated savings and appeal information.
Check 299C protection Open Value History and look for “APPEAL DECISION.”
Verify homestead Check whether Homestead/Stephens-Day and special exemptions are active.
Check or pay taxes Review first-installment payment and the upcoming September second bill.
Research deeds Use Clerk/GSCCCA records for title history, liens, plats and certified copies.

Jump to the Chatham County Property Information You Need

What the property record actually tells you

Chatham County Property Search Field Decoder

Field Meaning What to verify
Property ID / PIN County identifier tying the property record to assessment and tax information. Match it before paying taxes or filing an appeal.
Owner Ownership information carried in the tax-assessment system. Use the recorded deed for legal title.
Situs address Physical property location. Do not confuse with the owner’s mailing address.
Fair Market Value Assessor’s estimate of arm’s-length market value. Compare with relevant sales and correct property characteristics.
Assessed value Georgia generally assesses taxable property at 40% of fair market value. Do not multiply the full FMV directly by millage.
Value history Prior-year appraisal and assessment changes. Look for “APPEAL DECISION” when checking 299C protection.
Exemption codes Homestead or other tax-exemption status attached to the parcel. Make sure exemptions expected for 2026 appear.
Neighborhood Assessor grouping used in mass appraisal and comparable analysis. Useful for narrowing comparable sales.
Permits Building-permit information connected to appraisal review. Confirm completed, removed or incorrectly attributed improvements.
Tax by authority Breakdown of taxing jurisdictions contributing to the bill. Use this to understand school, county, city or special-service components.
Savannah Area Geographic Information System

Use SAGIS for Parcel Context, Zoning, Flood and Location Research

Open SAGIS Use the official Savannah-area GIS to identify parcels and local map layers.
Parcel context Compare adjoining lots, roads, waterways and neighborhood configuration.
Flood and coastal research Use appropriate official flood layers as an initial research tool for marsh, island and coastal property.
Zoning context Map layers can help identify jurisdiction and land-use context before contacting planning staff.
Tybee / islands / unincorporated Do not assume a Savannah mailing address means the parcel is inside the City of Savannah.
Boundary warning Online GIS is not a replacement for a recorded plat or professional survey.
Coastal-property due diligence: for islands, marsh frontage, tidal creeks or oddly shaped tracts, combine SAGIS with the recorded deed/plat and current flood information. A tax map is not sufficient for a legal boundary or buildability decision.
Georgia’s 40% assessment rule

How Chatham County Converts Fair Market Value Into Taxable Assessment

FMV
Fair Market Value The Board of Assessors estimates the property’s arm’s-length market value.
×40%
Assessed Value Georgia generally assesses property at 40% of fair market value.
− EX
Exemptions Homestead and other qualifying exemptions reduce the taxable assessment where applicable.
MILLS
Tax Calculation Applicable millage rates are applied to taxable assessed value.
Simple illustration: a $500,000 fair market value generally produces a $200,000 assessed value before exemptions. A mill is $1 of tax per $1,000 of assessed value, so 10 mills would equal $2,000 on that $200,000 base before other authorities or exemptions.
Three appraisal approaches: Chatham County uses the Cost, Market/Sales Comparison and Income approaches as appropriate. Income-producing property can require market rent, vacancy, expense and capitalization analysis.
TY2026 redesigned statewide notice

What Changed on the 2026 Annual Notice of Assessment

Georgia SB 566 changed the statewide Annual Notice of Assessment format. Chatham County’s TY2026 notice now gives property owners substantially more information than earlier versions.

Fair market value Current and prior property-value information is more explicitly identified.
Taxable assessed value The notice explains changes affecting the taxable assessment.
Exemptions and credits Current exemptions, credits and preferential assessments are shown in greater detail.
Estimated savings Estimated exemption savings use applicable jurisdictions’ prior-year millage rates.
Appeal contact The notice includes more specific appeal guidance and points of contact.
Homestead filing notice The 2026 notice reflects the ability to apply during the 45-day appeal window.
Did not receive the notice? Open your property at ChathamTax when available and click the “Annual Assessment Notice” tab. Recent notice PDFs can be viewed, printed or saved.
Check before appealing

What a Chatham County 299C Value Freeze Means in 2026

A Georgia 299C value protection can limit the reassessment of a property after a qualifying appeal outcome for a three-year period. Recent Georgia law changed when that protection applies, and Chatham County specifically warns owners to check an existing freeze before filing another appeal.

2026 risk: filing an appeal while 299C protection is already active may remove the existing freeze. The parcel can then be revalued through the new appeal process.
Open the property record. Use ChathamTax or the GIS-enhanced search.
Open Value History. Review TY2026 and prior-year reason codes.
Look for “APPEAL DECISION.” Chatham County identifies this as the key indicator that 299C value protection is currently active.
Compare the protected value with current FMV. Determine whether a new appeal offers a realistic benefit before risking the protection.
Call the Board of Assessors if uncertain. Ask how a proposed appeal would affect the existing 299C status before filing.
New-law limitation: Chatham County’s TY2026 guidance explains that a successful reduction is now important to establishing new 299C protection. Simply filing an appeal does not guarantee a three-year freeze.
TY2026 regular deadline passed July 31

How Chatham County Property Assessment Appeals Work

Notice Review FMV and exemptions.
Evidence Build market support.
BOA filing Submit within 45 days.
BOE hearing Present evidence.
Superior Court Further appeal if needed.
TY2026 deadline July 31, 2026.
Ordinary rule A real-property appeal must be filed within 45 days of the Annual Notice date.
Appeal starts at BOA File the written appeal with the Board of Assessors—not directly with the Board of Equalization.
Board of Equalization The normal BOE hearing route is free.
Superior Court Either side can generally appeal a BOE decision to Superior Court within 30 days; the taxpayer filing fee is $25.
Hearing Officer Available for qualifying non-homestead property valued above $500,000 under Georgia rules.

Evidence to prepare for the next appeal cycle

  • Annual Notice of Assessment
  • Property Record Card
  • Qualified comparable sales
  • Purchase-price evidence
  • Independent written appraisal
  • Interior and exterior photographs
  • Repair estimates
  • Correct square-footage evidence
  • Recorded easements or restrictions
  • Income and lease information for investment property
Hardship is not appeal evidence: the Board of Equalization cannot lower a value simply because the resulting tax bill is unaffordable. The hearing focuses on value and uniformity.
Evidence year matters: Chatham County BOE guidance says evidence should relate to the applicable tax year. A written appraisal should be signed, dated and based on the relevant valuation period.
Board of Assessors Forms Find Georgia Form PT311A and review the available appeal methods before the next notice arrives. Board of Equalization Review hearing evidence, representation, rescheduling and Superior Court appeal rules.
Homestead + Stephens-Day + special exemptions

Chatham County Homestead Exemptions and 2026 Filing Rules

Basic qualification The owner must generally own and occupy the property as a permanent residence as of January 1.
Only one homestead One immediate family group is generally limited to one homestead exemption.
Rental property Ordinary rental property does not qualify as the owner’s homestead.
2026 online filing Online current-year applications were accepted through April 1.
2026 extended filing In-person current-year applications were accepted through July 31, the TY2026 appeal deadline.
Automatic renewal Existing homestead generally renews on the same qualifying home unless eligibility changes.

Documents the Board of Assessors may require

  • Valid Georgia driver’s license or Georgia ID
  • Vehicle registration in the applicant’s name
  • Prior-year utility bill if requested
  • Chatham County voter registration if requested
  • Title showing qualifying ownership
  • Power of attorney if another person files for the owner
Stephens-Day exemption: this local homestead benefit generally protects the difference between current FMV and an adjusted base-year value. New improvements can be added to the base, while Savannah-Chatham school and City of Savannah calculations can incorporate CPI adjustments.
2026 disabled-veteran figure: Georgia’s 2026 state-set homestead exemption amount for qualifying disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses/minor children is $126,526 of assessed value, subject to statutory eligibility and the local filing process.
Senior School Tax Exemption Available to qualifying homesteaded owners who meet the current age and financial criteria.
School Tax Disability Additional relief can apply to qualifying disabled homesteaded owners.
Disabled Veteran Qualifying 100% disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses can receive substantial assessed-value exemption.
Surviving spouse Separate exemptions exist for qualifying survivors of service members killed in action and certain firefighters/peace officers.
City of Savannah relief Additional municipal exemptions can apply to qualifying City of Savannah properties.
Tax deferral for elderly Chatham County lists an elderly tax-deferral program among its special exemption options.
Open Chatham County Homestead Exemptions Review qualification documents, Stephens-Day protection and special exemptions before preparing the next-year application.
County, school, city and service districts

Why Chatham County Does Not Have One Universal Property Tax Rate

Each property can be taxed by a different combination of jurisdictions. Savannah, Pooler, Tybee Island, Garden City, Port Wentworth, Bloomingdale, Thunderbolt, Vernonburg and unincorporated Chatham County do not all use the same combined millage.

County General M&O Chatham County’s FY2027 budget and 2026 tax-increase notices use a 10.518-mill General Maintenance & Operations rate.
Unincorporated SSD The Special Service District rate used in the 2026 county budget is 6.502 mills for applicable unincorporated property.
Chatham Area Transit 2026 county notices identified a 0.940-mill CAT rate for applicable areas.
School system Savannah-Chatham’s FY2027 budget process used a 17.331-mill school M&O rate.
Municipality Savannah, Pooler, Tybee Island and other municipalities can add their own millage.
Actual bill controls Use “Tax by Authority” on the property account to see the exact jurisdictions billed to that parcel.
Millage comparison trap: never copy the tax rate from a nearby parcel until you verify both properties are in the same municipality and service districts.
Rollback notices can say “tax increase” even when a nominal millage is unchanged: Georgia’s Truth-in-Taxation calculations compare the proposed rate with a rollback rate that accounts for reassessment growth.
Two-installment Chatham County schedule

Chatham County 2026 Property Tax Billing Calendar

Bill Available / billed Due date What it includes
First installment April 1 June 1 Approximately one-half of the previous year’s taxes.
Second installment September 15 November 15 Final current-year calculation, including new exemptions and current millage.
Mobile homes February 1 April 1 Separate mobile-home billing schedule.
What to do in August 2026: verify that the June first installment posted correctly, confirm expected exemptions on the assessment record, then check the portal again on or after September 15 for the second installment.
Tax Commissioner collection

How to Check and Pay Chatham County Property Taxes

2026 TAX PAYMENT CHECK
Correct Property ID VERIFY
First-installment history CHECK
Second bill available SEP 15
eCheck / card method SELECT
Receipt saved STORE
Open the Tax Commissioner. Go to Chatham County Tax Commissioner.
Select View/Pay Your Taxes. The county routes property-tax search and payment through the ChathamTax system.
Search the correct parcel. Match Property ID, owner and address.
Open Payment History. Check whether the first 2026 installment was already paid by you or a mortgage servicer.
Check second-installment availability after September 15. Review the final 2026 bill, exemptions and taxing authorities before paying.
Choose payment method. The Tax Commissioner states that eCheck has no fee; card payments are subject to a service charge shown by the payment system.
Save your confirmation. Keep the receipt until the payment is visible in the county payment history.
Postmarks: the Tax Commissioner honors a U.S. Government Post Office postmark dated by midnight of the payment deadline. Do not rely on a private postage-meter date as a substitute for an official USPS postmark when timing is critical.
Business assets, marine and aircraft

Chatham County Business Personal Property and Freeport Filing

Annual return deadline Real property returns, business personal property, marine and aircraft returns are normally due by April 1.
Business personal property Furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment and other movable business assets can be reportable.
Freeport exemption Qualifying manufacturing, production, wholesale or distribution inventory can receive exemption.
Full Freeport benefit File by April 1 for 100% of the qualifying exemption.
April 2–30 late Freeport Eligible late applications can receive 66.67% of the full exemption.
May 1–31 late Freeport Eligible applications can receive 58.33%; June 1 can receive 50%, and after June 1 no Freeport exemption is available for that year.
2026 filing season is over: businesses planning for 2027 should update asset listings, disposals, inventory classifications and ownership information before the next April 1 deadline.
Superior Court Real Estate Division

How to Search Chatham County Deeds, Liens, Plats and Security Deeds

Start with the Assessor parcel. Record the current owner, Property ID, address and legal-description clues.
Open the Real Estate Division. Use Chatham County Superior Court Clerk Real Estate.
Search through the Georgia Clerks Authority. The Clerk directs online users to GSCCCA for real-estate record research.
Search current and prior owner names. Review deeds, security deeds, cancellations, liens and other recorded instruments.
Use plat records for subdivision research. Recorded plats and maps are more appropriate than assessment GIS when legal lot configuration matters.
Get a plain copy for research. Chatham County currently charges $0.50 per page for ordinary real-estate document copies.
Request certification only when required. Electronic certified copies can be ordered through the Clerk’s eCertification service.
Real-estate service Current published rule / fee Useful detail
Search in Clerk office No search charge Public computers are available for property-record research.
Ordinary document copy $0.50 per page Available through Clerk resources and online services.
General real-estate recording $25 flat/predictable fee Applies to many deed-document recordings under Georgia’s flat-fee structure.
Self-filer eRecording Mandatory electronic filing with ID verification Effective since January 1, 2025 for individual self-filers.
Plat filing Electronic Georgia plats must be e-filed through the authorized process.
Deed-filing checklist: Chatham County states that deeds conveying property require a PT-61 form and documents must be properly witnessed and notarized before filing.
Historical research option: the Garden City Records Center at 4225 Augusta Road, Suite C provides access to older deed books, plats, maps and microfilm. Appointments are required for older physical records.
Real Estate Records FAQ Check online searching, deed copies, title-search limitations and office-copy charges. Recording Fees Verify the current fee before submitting a deed, lien, plat or other real-estate document.
Interest, penalties and tax-sale exposure

What Happens When Chatham County Property Taxes Become Delinquent

November 15 Second installment property taxes are due.
Interest begins Tax Commissioner guidance states that interest is charged every 30 days beginning November 16.
Penalty schedule Additional penalties can apply every 120 days following November 16, up to a maximum of 20%.
Tax execution Delinquent county tax obligations can proceed into lien and levy enforcement.
Tax sale The Tax Commissioner publishes current tax-sale lists and sale instructions.
Redemption Traditional Georgia tax-sale property generally remains subject to statutory redemption rights after sale.
Traditional tax-sale redemption: Chatham County explains that an owner or other party with a legal interest can generally redeem within one year and one day from sale by paying the purchase amount plus the statutory premium and qualifying additional costs. A purchaser cannot simply take possession immediately after a traditional sale.
Judicial in-rem sales differ: Chatham County also conducts judicial tax foreclosures where title can vest differently. Do not apply the traditional redemption process to a judicial in-rem sale without reviewing the exact sale documents.
“I am calling about Chatham County Property ID __________. Please confirm the oldest unpaid tax period, current payoff including interest and penalties, whether a tax execution or sale process has started, and which payment methods are accepted for this account.”
Open Current Chatham County Tax Sale Information Review the latest sale list, sale type, payment rules and redemption warnings instead of relying on an archived third-party list.

Chatham County Property Search Problems and Practical Fixes

Problem Practical fix Best source
ChathamTax says unavailable Use the GIS-enhanced QPublic search linked by the Board of Assessors. Board of Assessors
Address search finds several properties Match Property ID, owner and situs address before opening the record. QPublic
Owner looks outdated Search the latest recorded deed through the Superior Court Clerk/GSCCCA. Real Estate Division
Property value seems too high Check square footage, condition, neighborhood and comparable sales before the next appeal cycle. Board of Assessors
Want to appeal an existing 299C parcel Check Value History and ask the Assessor how a new appeal would affect the freeze. Board of Assessors
Homestead missing Because TY2026 filing has closed, contact the Board now about the next applicable tax year. Exemptions Division
Tax bill not visible yet The second installment normally becomes available September 15. Tax Commissioner
Need exact property boundary Use the recorded plat/survey and a licensed surveyor rather than QPublic or SAGIS alone. Superior Court Clerk
Need deed chain Search GSCCCA or use public terminals; the Clerk does not perform a complete title search for you. Real Estate Division
Tax payment already made by mortgage company Open Payment History before submitting another owner payment. Tax Commissioner
“I am researching Chatham County Property ID __________ at __________. The Assessor record, Annual Notice, Tax Commissioner account, SAGIS map or recorded deed shows __________, but my appraisal, deed, survey, tax receipt or property evidence shows __________. Which office should correct this, and what deadline applies?”

Chatham County Assessor, Tax Commissioner, BOE and Deed Record Contacts

Board of Assessors Chief Appraiser: Corey Gillenwater
222 W Oglethorpe Ave
Suite 113
Savannah, GA 31401
912-652-7271
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tax Commissioner Sonya L. Jackson
222 W Oglethorpe Ave
Suite 107
Savannah, GA 31401
912-652-7100
tax@chathamcounty.org
Board of Equalization 1117 Eisenhower Dr
Suite A
Savannah, GA 31406
912-447-4950
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Superior Court Real Estate Clerk: Tammie Mosley
133 Montgomery St
Room 304
Savannah, GA 31401
912-434-8920
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
One-building shortcut: the Board of Assessors and Tax Commissioner are both in the Pete Liakakis Government Building at 222 West Oglethorpe Avenue—Suite 113 for assessment/exemptions and Suite 107 for tax collection.
Official live-action tools

Chatham County Property Search and Tax Action Center

Find the correct parcel first, then use the office responsible for the next action.

Search Property Owner, address, Property ID, values, sales and GIS-enhanced records. Review Exemptions Homestead, Stephens-Day, veteran, disability and senior options. Check / Pay Tax Current bill, payment history, tax by authority and Tax Commissioner help. Search Deeds Real-estate documents, GSCCCA search, copies, plats and recording rules.
Exactly 10 Chatham County-specific answers

Chatham County Tax Assessor Property Search 2026 FAQs

Who is responsible for property assessments in Chatham County Georgia?

The Chatham County Board of Assessors establishes fair market values for property taxation. Terry Tolbert is the Board Chairman and Corey Gillenwater is the Chief Appraiser. The office is at 222 West Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 113, Savannah.

How do I search Chatham County property by owner or address?

Use the GIS-enhanced QPublic search officially linked by the Chatham County Board of Assessors. You can search by owner, property address or Property ID and then review property characteristics, value history, sales and map information.

What should I do if the ChathamTax property search is unavailable?

Use the Board of Assessors’ GIS-enhanced QPublic property search for assessment information. For tax-payment questions or live tax billing, return through the official Chatham County Tax Commissioner website.

What is the Chatham County assessment ratio in Georgia?

Georgia generally requires taxable property to be assessed at 40% of fair market value. For example, a $500,000 fair market value normally produces a $200,000 assessed value before qualifying exemptions and special assessment rules.

What was the Chatham County property assessment appeal deadline for 2026?

The regular TY2026 Chatham County property assessment appeal deadline was July 31, 2026. The normal Georgia rule gives property owners 45 days from the Annual Notice of Assessment date to file a written appeal with the Board of Assessors.

What is a 299C value freeze in Chatham County?

A 299C value protection can limit reassessment after a qualifying appeal result for a three-year period. Chatham County warns that filing another appeal while existing 299C protection is active can remove the freeze, so owners should check Value History before filing.

What is the Stephens-Day homestead exemption in Chatham County?

The Stephens-Day exemption generally protects the difference between the current fair market value and an adjusted base-year value for a qualifying homesteaded property. New improvements and certain CPI adjustments can affect the protected base depending on the taxing jurisdiction.

When is the second Chatham County property tax payment due in 2026?

Chatham County’s second property-tax installment is normally billed September 15 and due November 15. The first installment was billed April 1 and due June 1.

Does Chatham County charge a fee for online property tax eCheck payments?

The Chatham County Tax Commissioner currently states that eCheck property-tax payments have no fee. Credit and debit card payments are subject to a service charge displayed by the payment system.

Where do I search Chatham County deeds, liens and plats?

Use the Chatham County Superior Court Clerk Real Estate Division and the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority. The Clerk records deeds, security deeds, liens, plats and related real-estate documents and provides ordinary and certified copies.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

Chatham County Board of Assessors TY2026 notice guidance, QPublic search, 299C warning, staff, exemptions and assessment information. Homestead Exemptions Current filing rules, Stephens-Day protection, documents and special exemption categories. Board of Equalization Appeal methods, evidence, hearing rules and Superior Court appeal timing. Tax Commissioner Sonya L. Jackson, tax bills, payment portal, eCheck policy, tax sales and office information. Superior Court Real Estate Division Deeds, liens, plats, GSCCCA search, certified copies and 2025 e-filing requirements. Georgia Department of Revenue Statewide 40% assessment ratio, appraisal definitions and special-assessment framework.
Verified for this 2026 guide: Chatham County, Georgia as the requested jurisdiction; Board Chairman Terry Tolbert; Chief Appraiser Corey Gillenwater; Tax Commissioner Sonya L. Jackson; Superior Court Clerk Tammie Mosley; GIS-enhanced QPublic search; ChathamTax maintenance fallback; Georgia 40% assessment ratio; SB 566 TY2026 notice changes; July 31, 2026 appeal and extended current-year homestead deadline; 299C value-protection warning; Stephens-Day rules; 2026 disabled-veteran exemption amount of $126,526 for qualifying applicants; first installment April 1/June 1 schedule; second installment September 15/November 15 schedule; no-fee eCheck policy; delinquent interest and penalty framework; real-estate copy cost of $0.50 per page; $25 general real-estate recording fee; and current deed e-filing requirements.
Related property-assessment guide: compare Georgia’s 40%-assessment structure with the Salt Lake County Assessor Property Search guide, where Utah uses a very different primary-residential taxable-value system.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with the Chatham County Board of Assessors, Chatham County Tax Commissioner, Board of Equalization, Superior Court Clerk, Savannah Area Geographic Information System, Georgia Department of Revenue or any Chatham County taxing authority.

Property values, exemption eligibility, value protections, millage rates, payment service charges, appeal procedures, tax-sale status and recording fees can change. Verify time-sensitive filings, tax payments, title questions or legal decisions with the responsible official office.

Last reviewed: August 7, 2026.

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