Board of Equalization
The Floyd County Board of Equalization (BOE) consists of citizens of the county appointed by the Floyd County Grand Jury for the purpose of providing independent and unbiased hearings of appeals regarding property taxes.
Qualifications for Board of Equalization members:
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Eligible to serve as a Grand Juror
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Owner of real property in Floyd County
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High School graduate
Term of Office:
Members and alternate member of the Board of Equalization serve a three-year term of office.
Compensation:
Each member of the Board of Equalization is compensated per diem by the county for time expended in considering appeals. Current compensation as set by the Board of Commissioners is $100.00 per day.
Prior to hearing appeals, all newly appointed members must complete 40 hours of training on the appraisal and equalization process and be sworn under oath by the Clerk of Superior Court. Once the Board of Equalization reaches a decision regarding an appeal, should the taxpayer disagree, said taxpayer has 30 days from the date of the decision to file an appeal in the Superior Court of Floyd County through the Board of Assessor's office.
To contact the Board of Equalization, please email boecomments@floydcountyga.org
