Chatsworth, GA Property Tax: Rates & How to Save (2026)
Chatsworth, GA property taxes: $1,738/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Murray County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $205,900 in Chatsworth.Median annual tax bill: $1,738.Tax rate: Murray County's combined rate is 2.352%.Appeals filed with: Murray County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Chatsworth is the Murray County seat in the ridge-and-valley region of northwest Georgia, where the median home value of about $206,000 runs slightly above the county average. This guide explains how to verify your assessment and push back if it's higher than local comparable sales support.
Property Tax Rates in Chatsworth
Chatsworth property taxes are assessed and collected by Murray County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Chatsworth home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $205,900
Assessed Value ($205,900 x 0.40): $82,360
Tax Rate (Murray County combined rate): 2.352%
Annual Tax Bill ($82,360 x 2.352%): $1,937
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $1,738 for Chatsworth, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Chatsworth Compares
Chatsworth: $205,900
Murray County: $180,700
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Chatsworth are valued 14% above the Murray County median. The median annual tax bill in Chatsworth ($1,738) is 20% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. Home values in Murray County range from about $104,118 (25th percentile) to $289,855 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Chatsworth Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Chatsworth are handled by the Murray 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 2.352%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Chatsworth home ($205,900 down by $20,590) would save approximately $194 per year - or $582 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Chatsworth is $1,738, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Murray County's millage rate of 2.352%, the computed tax on the median home ($205,900) is approximately $1,937.
Who do I contact to appeal my Chatsworth property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Murray County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
How is my Chatsworth property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Chatsworth's median home ($205,900), the assessed value is $82,360. Multiply by Murray County's millage rate of 2.352% to get your annual bill. Many Chatsworth homeowners find that assessed values have climbed faster than actual sale prices. Comparing your value to 3-5 recent sales of similar homes is the quickest way to spot an overassessment.
Is it worth appealing a small overvaluation in Chatsworth?
Yes. Even a $94 per year overcharge (from a $10,000 overvaluation at Murray County's 2.352% rate) adds up to $282 over three years with the 299c freeze. The appeal is free to file and there is no risk of your assessment increasing.
Can I appeal if I just bought my Chatsworth home?
Yes. If you paid less than the county's assessed fair market value, your purchase price is strong evidence of overassessment. If you paid more, the county may eventually reassess upward -- but they cannot do so just because you appealed. Either way, you should compare your assessed value to what similar nearby homes actually sold for.
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.