Ball Ground, GA Property Tax: Rates & How to Save (2026)
Ball Ground, GA property taxes: $2,622/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Cherokee County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $366,300 in Ball Ground.Median annual tax bill: $2,622.Tax rate: Cherokee County's combined rate is 2.599%.Appeals filed with: Cherokee County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Ball Ground is a small Cherokee County city that has seen steady growth as the northern suburbs push outward, with home values around $366,000 -- about 16% below the county median. Here's how to make sure your assessment keeps pace with actual local sale prices, not countywide averages.
Property Tax Rates in Ball Ground
Ball Ground property taxes are assessed and collected by Cherokee County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Ball Ground home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $366,300
Assessed Value ($366,300 x 0.40): $146,520
Tax Rate (Cherokee County combined rate): 2.599%
Annual Tax Bill ($146,520 x 2.599%): $3,808
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $2,622 for Ball Ground, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Ball Ground Compares
Ball Ground: $366,300
Cherokee County: $435,100
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Ball Ground are valued 16% below the Cherokee County median. Lower values do not mean your assessment is automatically correct - overassessments happen at every price point. The median annual tax bill in Ball Ground ($2,622) is 82% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. Home values in Cherokee County range from about $319,265 (25th percentile) to $603,116 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Ball Ground Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Ball Ground are handled by the Cherokee County Board of Assessors. You have 45 days from the date of the assessment notice to file using the PT-311A form.
Based on a combined tax rate of 2.599%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Ball Ground home ($366,300 down by $36,630) would save approximately $381 per year - or $1,143 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Ball Ground is $2,622, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Cherokee County's millage rate of 2.599%, the computed tax on the median home ($366,300) is approximately $3,808.
Who do I contact to appeal my Ball Ground property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Cherokee County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
Are Ball Ground homes undervalued compared to Cherokee County?
Ball Ground's lower median does not mean the county's assessment of your specific home is correct. Overassessments happen at every price point. Compare your assessed value per square foot to actual recent sales of similar homes nearby.
How is my Ball Ground property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Ball Ground's median home ($366,300), the assessed value is $146,520. Multiply by Cherokee County's millage rate of 2.599% to get your annual bill. In smaller communities like Ball Ground, the county may rely on limited data to set your value. If your home is unique or the comparable sales used are a poor match, there is a good chance your assessment is off.
What if there are few comparable sales near Ball Ground?
In smaller communities, finding 3-5 recent sales of similar homes can be difficult. Expand your search to other parts of Cherokee County -- the BOE panel understands limited inventory in small towns. Look for homes with similar square footage, lot size, and condition even if they are several miles away.
Why is my Ball Ground property tax bill so high?
The median tax bill in Ball Ground is $2,622 -- 82% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. This reflects both higher home values and Cherokee County's combined millage rate. If your individual assessment is higher than what your home would actually sell for, you are paying even more than necessary.
Can my property tax go up if I appeal?
No. Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 48-5-311) protects you: the county cannot raise your assessed value above what they originally set just because you filed an appeal. The Board of Equalization only rules on the disputed value. Worst case, your appeal is denied and you keep your current assessment -- your taxes will not increase as a result of appealing.