Board of Equalization

The Hall County Board of Equalization (BOE) consists of citizens of the county appointed by the Grand Jury for the purpose of providing independent and unbiased hearings of property tax appeals. By law, the Clerk of Court serves as the Tax Appeal Administrator and coordinates the administrative functions of the Board. The Clerk of Court does not appoint members of the board or make decisions on behalf of the board and is no way associated with the Hall County Tax Assessors.

FAQ

  • Can I reschedule my Hearing Date?

    Yes, you are allowed one reschedule request. Email BOE@HallCounty.org within 48 hours of your hearing to request a reschedule to a future date.

  • What time is my Hearing scheduled for?

    Your hearing time will be listed on your notice. Hearings are conducted on a First Come, First Serve basis, and each hearing is allotted 15 minutes.

  • When will I receive my decision letter?

    Your final decision letter will be provided at the conclusion of your hearing.

  • Can I appeal the decision of the Board of Equalization?

    Yes, you can appeal the BOE decision to the Superior Court within 30 days of your hearing date.

  • Who are the Board of Equalization members?

    The members are appointed by the Grand Jury for a three-year term. They must be eligible to serve on the Grand Jury, own property in Hall County, and have a high school diploma. They are also required to complete 40 hours of training with the Georgia Department of Revenue before being seated, and additional continuing education each year.

  • Can I attend the hearing if I am not listed on the appeal?

    If you are representing someone else in the appeal, you must provide a letter of authorization confirming you are allowed to speak on their behalf prior to the appeal hearing.

  • What is "The Board of Equalization"?

    The Board of Equalization is a body of members appointed by the Grand Jury who take an Oath of Office to impartially review the property in question and render a decision on appeals.

  • How do I withdraw my appeal?

    You can withdraw your appeal in one of two ways:

    Check the box on your appeal notice indicating “I no longer wish to appeal” and submit it via email, mail, or fax.

    Email BOE@hallcounty.org with your intent to withdraw, including your name, account number, and parcel number.

  • What do I need to bring to my hearing?

    It is recommended that you bring any materials or documents that could support your case during the hearing.

  • Do you offer virtual hearings?

    Currently, we do not offer virtual hearings. All hearings are conducted in person.

  • What happens if I miss my scheduled hearing?

    Missing your hearing is not the final step in the appeal process. You can still appeal again once you receive the final decision letter sent via certified mail (you will need to sign for it). Once received, you have 30 days from the postmark to submit a new appeal to the Tax Assessor's office.

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