## Contact Information and Hours of Operation For those who cannot visit the office in person, several communication channels are available: * **Mailing Address:** Baldwin County Board of Tax Assessors, 121 N. Wilkinson Street, Suite 108, Milledgeville, GA 31061 * **Phone Number:** (478) 445-4849 * **Fax Number:** (478) 445-0504 The office operates during standard business hours, typically Monday through Friday, excluding official state and federal holidays. It is recommended to call ahead to verify hours if planning a visit around major holidays or during inclement weather.
## Online Property Search and GIS Tools The most direct way to locate property information without contacting staff is through the Baldwin County online property database. The county utilizes an online geographic information system (GIS) and assessment portal to provide public access to property records. Through this portal, users can search for properties using the following criteria: * **Owner Name:** Search by the last name of the property owner. * **Parcel ID:** Input the specific parcel identification number for direct access to the record. * **Property Address:** Enter the street number and name to locate the property file. The online database provides information regarding current property valuations, land characteristics, building details, historical assessments, and interactive GIS maps showing property boundaries.
## Key Services Provided by the Tax Assessor The Baldwin County Board of Tax Assessors is responsible for identifying, locating, and fairly valuing all taxable property within the county. Key services and tasks handled by this office include: * **Property Valuations:** Determining the fair market value of real estate, personal property, and mobile homes for tax purposes. * **Homestead Exemptions:** Processing applications for standard homestead exemptions, as well as specialized exemptions for seniors, disabled individuals, and veterans. * **Property Tax Appeals:** Receiving and processing appeals from property owners who disagree with their annual assessment notices. * **Conservation Use Assessment:** Administering specialized assessment programs for agricultural, forest, and environmentally sensitive land. * **Mailing Address Updates:** Processing official requests to change the mailing address associated with property tax records. ## Tax Assessor vs. Tax Commissioner
When seeking information, it is important to distinguish between the Tax Assessor and the Tax Commissioner, as they handle different aspects of property taxation in Baldwin County: * **The Board of Tax Assessors** determines the value of the property and handles exemptions and appeals. They do not collect tax payments. * **The Tax Commissioner** is responsible for billing and collecting property taxes based on the valuations provided by the assessors. If you need to pay a property tax bill or inquire about payment plans and penalties, you should contact the Baldwin County Tax Commissioner's office, which is also located in the government complex in Milledgeville.
