New website seeks to answer questions about tax assessments in Whitfield County

Published 12:35 pm Monday, February 10, 2025

With Whitfield County property owners expected to receive a second 2024 tax assessment soon, county officials have set up a website they hope will answer residents’ questions about that assessment as well as other property tax matters.

“The Whitfield County Board of Assessors recognizes that the 2024 tax bills have caused confusion,” said Whitfield County Board of Assessors Chair Tom Minor in a press release. “This new website is a direct response to that need, offering a user-friendly platform to answer common questions and provide timely updates.”

The website offers several benefits, according to officials:

● Answers common questions, explains the complex tax assessment processes and lay outs the 2024 digest situation in detail.

● Offers an opportunity to sign up for an email list that will provide current information and updates on property tax matters.

● Covers all aspects of property assessment and tax calculation.

● Allows property owners to submit questions.

The website is https://whitfieldcountytaxhelp.com.

Following two court hearings in October, a senior judge from Floyd County ruled in Whitfield County Superior Court in favor of a temporary tax collection order that allowed for the collection of property taxes based on the 2023 tax digest plus a 10% increase in all assessments. This was decided after concerns were raised by Whitfield County Tax Commissioner Danny Sane and members of the Dalton City Council and the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners about the accuracy of the proposed 2024 tax digest. Whitfield County Superior Court judges had recused themselves from the matter.

That was a temporary collection order. The assessors still needed to adopt a final digest for 2024. Depending on those final assessments, some property owners could end up owing more in taxes or getting a refund.

According to the press release, the website seeks “to offer clear explanations and timely information as well as provide a platform to ask questions and receive ongoing updates. The site addresses frequently asked questions and concerns regarding the 2024 property valuations and tax calculations, offering transparency and accessibility to all county residents.”