Lyerly, GA Property Tax: Rates & How to Save (2026)
Lyerly, GA property taxes: $1,038/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Chattooga County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $114,600 in Lyerly.Median annual tax bill: $1,038.Tax rate: Chattooga County's combined rate is 2.014%.Appeals filed with: Chattooga County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Lyerly is a small Chattooga County town in northwest Georgia, where home values sit right at the county median of about $115,000. Even when the averages align, your individual assessment can miss the mark -- and this guide explains what to do about it.
Property Tax Rates in Lyerly
Lyerly property taxes are assessed and collected by Chattooga County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Lyerly home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $114,600
Assessed Value ($114,600 x 0.40): $45,840
Tax Rate (Chattooga County combined rate): 2.014%
Annual Tax Bill ($45,840 x 2.014%): $923
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $1,038 for Lyerly, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Lyerly Compares
Lyerly: $114,600
Chattooga County: $115,600
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Lyerly are valued 1% below the Chattooga County median. The median annual tax bill in Lyerly ($1,038) is 27% below Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. Home values in Chattooga County range from about $58,630 (25th percentile) to $218,740 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Lyerly Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Lyerly are handled by the Chattooga 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 2.014%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Lyerly home ($114,600 down by $11,460) would save approximately $92 per year - or $276 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Lyerly is $1,038, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Chattooga County's millage rate of 2.014%, the computed tax on the median home ($114,600) is approximately $923.
Who do I contact to appeal my Lyerly property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Chattooga County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
How is my Lyerly property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Lyerly's median home ($114,600), the assessed value is $45,840. Multiply by Chattooga County's millage rate of 2.014% to get your annual bill. In smaller communities like Lyerly, 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 Lyerly?
In smaller communities, finding 3-5 recent sales of similar homes can be difficult. Expand your search to other parts of Chattooga 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.
Are property taxes lower in Lyerly than the Georgia average?
Lyerly's median annual tax bill of $1,038 is 27% below the statewide median of $1,439. Lower taxes do not mean your assessment is correct -- the county can still overvalue your specific property. If comparable homes in your area have sold for less than your assessed value, you have grounds to appeal.
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.