Crawford County, GA Property Records: Search Deeds, Owners, Tax Records, and Maps

Crawford County has over 8,000 parcels of land covering more than 325 square miles. People generally move to the county due to its affordable housing and agricultural heritage. Crawford County housing stock indicates that single-family detached homes account for approximately 80% of the inventory.

To access Crawford County property records, you can check with the County Clerk of Superior Court, the Tax Commissioner’s Office, and the Tax Assessor’s Office. Listed homes take about 41 days to go under contract, which is longer than Georgia’s average.

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How to Look Up Crawford County Property Records

In Crawford County, you can look up property records like deeds through the Clerk of the Superior Court. Ownership details and assessed value can be viewed through the County Tax Assessor's Office. The County Tax Commissioner's Office handles tax bills and payment history. Copies of deeds can be obtained by contacting the Clerk of Superior Court at (478) 836-3328 or visiting the county courthouse in Knoxville.

Who Keeps Crawford County Property Records?

The custodians of Crawford County property records are listed below:

• The clerk of the superior court records all land transactions and property titles for the county.

• The tax assessor is responsible for determining taxability, value, and equalization of all assessments within the county.

• The tax commissioner is responsible for billing and collecting a value-based tax, including real and personal property tax, motor vehicle tax, and timber tax.

How to Search Crawford County Property Records Online

Follow these steps to search property records online in Crawford County:

1. Locate the Parcel: Start by searching the county’s Tax Assessor’s qPublic portal using the property owner’s name, parcel ID, or property address.

2. Open the Parcel Details: The county tax assessor portal will display matching search results. Select the matching property record to view the property’s assessment and parcel information.

3. Pull the Recorded Documents: Use the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority to view or download deeds or other recorded documents. You can search this portal by the owner's name or property address.

4. Verify the Current Tax Status: Check for unpaid taxes or other related debt tied to the property through the County Tax Commissioner’s database.

5. Request Certified Copies if Required: Paper copies of land documents can be obtained from the office of the Crawford County Clerk of Superior Court in Knoxville.

Clerk of Superior Court: Deeds, Mortgages, and Liens

The Clerk of Superior Court is responsible for recording and maintaining real property documents in Crawford County.

Tax Assessor: Ownership, Values, and Parcel Data

The Crawford County Tax Assessor’s Office is responsible for establishing property valuations and processing property exemptions across the county.

Tax Commissioner: Tax Bills and Payments

The Crawford County Tax Commissioner’s Office is responsible for tax billing, collection, and disbursement of ad valorem property taxes.

Property Tax in Crawford County: Rates, Exemptions, and Appeals

Crawford County uses a property's market value on January 1 as the starting point for calculating property taxes. Under Georgia law, only 40% of that value is subject to taxation. The final tax amount depends on the millage rates adopted by the county and other taxing authorities.

• Property tax due = assessed value x millage rate.

• Assessed value = FMV x 40%

Homestead Exemptions

• Basic Homestead Exemption: An individual who owns and occupies a home in Crawford County as their primary residence may be granted a $2,000 homestead exemption. They can apply for basic homestead exemptions through the County Assessor’s Office.

• Local Additions: Homeowners may also be eligible for the following additional homestead exemptions:

• Homeowners age 65 and above who earn below $10,000 may receive a $4,000 reduction

• School taxes may be reduced for homeowners age 62 and older whose household income did not exceed $10,000

• Surviving spouses of military members killed in war or armed conflict may remain eligible for a $50,000 homestead tax exemption

• CUVA & FLPA: CUVA and FLPA are Georgia programs that lower property taxes on qualifying land in Crawford County. CUVA applies to eligible agricultural, conservation, and timber land under a 10-year covenant, while FLPA is available for qualifying forest land under a 15-year covenant. Both programs assess eligible land based on its use rather than its fair market value, which may reduce the property tax bill.

Appealing an Assessment

Assessment notices can be appealed within 45 days of mailing. You can file an appeal with the Crawford County Board of Tax Assessors to challenge a property's value or exemption status. Appeals are heard by the Board of Equalization, a hearing officer, or an arbitrator, with further review available through the Crawford County Superior Court.

GIS Maps and Parcel Viewer

You can view property boundaries and parcel lines using the Crawford County GIS Data or search individual records on the Acres Crawford County Plat Maps. Both platforms allow users to look up properties by owner name, address, or parcel number.

Foreclosure and Tax Sales

Tax sales occur when a property owner fails to pay their property taxes. This typically leads to the Crawford County Tax Commissioner issuing a tax execution to sell the property. When the successful bidder purchases the property at a tax sale, it does not automatically mean they have ownership of the property. Instead, the purchaser receives a tax deed, subject to the original owner's right of redemption.

Right of Redemption

According to Georgia law, the original owner of a property has 12 months from the date the tax deed is recorded to redeem the property. To redeem the property, the owner must pay back the purchaser the exact amount paid at the auction plus a 20% penalty fee.

If the property is not redeemed within the required timeframe, the purchaser may begin the legal process to foreclose the right of redemption by providing notice to the property owner and all lienholders. Once that process is complete, the purchaser's ownership of the property becomes permanent.

Costs to Access Property Records

Fees charged to access or record Crawford County property documents are as follows:

How to Record a Document

The steps required to record a deed with the Crawford County Clerk of Superior Court are outlined below:

1. Prepare the Document: Prepare the document to meet Georgia’s recording requirements. Deeds must be signed by the grantor and notarized. Complete documents must be filed along with a PT-61 transfer tax form when transferring ownership of a property.

2. Calculate Fees: You will be required to pay the Crawford County statutory recording fee of $25 per document. Note that additional fees may apply, depending on the type of documents you intend to record.

3. Submit to the Clerk: Submit your deeds online through the GSCCCA eFile portal or in person at the Crawford County Clerk of Superior Court. Your filing will then go into the clerk's active review queue. A deputy real estate clerk will check for proper cross-witnessing signatures, margin compliance, and matching PT-61 transfer data.

4. Retrieve a Copy of the Recorded Document: Once processed, you may request a copy of the recorded document directly from the Crawford County Clerk of Superior Court or log into the GSCCCA portal to download it.

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