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

Haralson County has about 16,000 parcels of land in northwest Georgia. The majority of residents move to the county for its proximity to Interstate 20 and affordable housing. Before buying a property, you can check detailed records of the property with the county’s appropriate offices, including the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Tax Commissioner, and the Tax Assessor.

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How to Look Up Haralson County Property Records

You can look up property records in Haralson County through three portals. Search deeds and other land documents through the GSCCCA portal. To view assessed value and parcel information, use the assessor’s qPublic portal. You can check property tax bills and tax status information through the Tax Commissioner portal.

For certified copies of deeds and other official documents, visit the Haralson County Clerk of Superior Court in Buchanan or call the office at (770) 646-2005 for assistance.

Who Keeps Haralson County Property Records?

These three offices are responsible for keeping property records for Haralson County:

• The Haralson County Clerk of Superior Court maintains the official historical deeds, liens, and plat records.

• The Haralson County Tax Assessor manages applications for homesteads and assesses property value appeals.

• The Haralson County Tax Commissioner performs all functions relating to billing, collecting, disbursing, and accounting for ad valorem taxes collected in the county.

How to Search Haralson County Property Records Online

You can search property records in Haralson County by following these steps:

1. Locate the Parcel: You can search the required parcel through the county assessor’s qPublic portal by using the owner's name, property address, and parcel identification number.

2. Open the Parcel Details: From the results, select the exact parcel to view property information, including the current owner’s details, photos, a sketch, an area sales report, exemption status, and tax payment history.

3. Pull the Recorded Documents: Find recorded deeds and other property documents through the Clerk of the Superior Court's online index or the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. You can search the portals by the owner's name, recording date, or book and page reference.

4. Verify the Current Tax Status: Check the property's current tax status via the tax commissioner portal.

5. Request Certified Copies if Required: If you need certified copies of property records, submit a mail request or visit the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court in Buchanan.

Clerk of Superior Court: Deeds, Mortgages, and Liens

The Haralson County Clerk of the Superior Court handles the filing, recording, and indexing of all documents related to real estate within Haralson County.

Tax Assessor: Ownership, Values, and Parcel Data

The Haralson County Tax Assessor determines property values and manages the parcel maps.

Tax Commissioner: Tax Bills and Payments

The Haralson County Tax Commissioner handles property tax billing and collections.

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

In Haralson County, the basis for property tax is the fair market value (FMV) of the property, which is established on January 1 of each year. The tax is levied on the assessment value, which by law is set at 40% of FMV. The millage rate determines the amount of tax. (One mill of tax is equal to $1 per $1,000 of assessed value).

• Property tax due = assessed value x millage rate

• Assessed value = FMV x 40%

Homestead Exemptions

• Basic Homestead Exemption: A homeowner is entitled to a basic homestead exemption. To receive this exemption, a person must occupy a home as their legal or primary residence. A basic homestead exemption offers a deduction of the property’s assessed value by $2,000. Applications for homestead exemption must be filed with the tax commissioner's office.

• Local Additions: Other local homestead exemptions offered by the county include:

• Individuals 65 years of age and older may claim an exemption from state tax on their home and 10 acres of land surrounding the home

• Individuals 65 years of age or over may claim a $4,000 exemption from the county ad valorem taxes if the income of that person and his spouse does not exceed $10,000 for the prior year.

• Homestead exemption for disabled veterans or surviving spouses

• Individuals 62 years of age and older may claim additional exemption for educational purposes

• CUVA & FLPA: CUVA and FLPA are Georgia programs that lower property taxes on qualifying land. You may be eligible for conservation use or a preferential agricultural assessment if your land is dedicated to good-faith agricultural or forest production. Qualifying activities include the production of plants, trees, fowl, or animals, as well as aquaculture, horticulture, floriculture, forestry, dairy, livestock, poultry, and apiarian products.

With these programs, you enter into a 10-year covenant with Haralson County and agree to use your property for agricultural or forestry production. While a standard preferential agricultural assessment provides a 25% assessment advantage, enrolling in CUVA or FLPA utilizes specialized current-use productivity values. This can reduce the tax burden by 50% or more compared with standard fair market value assessments.

Appealing an Assessment

Upon receipt of your assessment notice, you must file an appeal within 45 days of the notice’s mailing date if you disagree with the assessment. Your appeal may be based on taxability, value, uniformity, or the denial of an exemption. To appeal, submit a written Form PT-311A to the County Board of Tax Assessors.

The Board will review your appeal and render a decision. If you are not satisfied with their decision, your appeal will automatically be forwarded to the Board of Equalization (BOE). A hearing will be scheduled, and the BOE will issue its conclusion based on the proceedings. If you are still unsatisfied, you may file a final appeal with the Superior Court.

GIS Maps and Parcel Viewer

For a visual representation of a property in Haralson County, you may use the assessor's Public portal to view boundaries and zoning classifications. You may search this portal through the property owner’s name, address, and parcel ID.

Foreclosure and Tax Sales

When taxes remain unpaid beyond a certain period, the Haralson County Tax Commissioner possesses the right to seize and sell the property at public auction. The tax sale is scheduled for the first Tuesday of the month. Tax sales are used to enforce tax collection and clear the public record of unpaid obligations.

Right of Redemption

Under Georgia law, property sold at a tax sale remains subject to a 12-month redemption period. During the redemption period, the original property owner may reclaim the property by paying the purchase price plus a 20% premium in the first year and any expenses incurred by the purchaser.

Costs to Access Property Records

There are fees for recording or obtaining copies of Haralson County property documents. Such fees include:

How to Record a Document

Follow these procedures to record a property document in Haralson County:

1. Prepare the Document: Ensure it meets Georgia’s recording requirements. All deeds must be signed, notarized, and witnessed by two witnesses. Remember to include a PT-61 transfer tax form for title transfers when filing for your deed.

2. Calculate Fees: The recording fee for most deeds is $25 plus $2 per additional page.

3. Submit to the Clerk: Submit the documents to the Clerk of Superior Court’s Office in person, by mail, or through an approved e-recording vendor.

4. Retrieve a Copy of the Recorded Document: You may retrieve a copy of the recorded document by submitting a request to the Clerk of Superior Court or through GSCCCA.

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