Tax Commissioner

Tax Commissioner Responsibilities

The tax commissioner is an officer established by the Constitution and elected to serve the citizens of Athens-Clarke County. Responsibilities include:

  • Preparation of the digest
  • Performing all functions relating to billing, collecting, disbursing, and accounting for ad valorem taxes collected in the county
  • Receiving tax returns and applications for homestead filed by taxpayers
  • Serving as an agent of the state revenue commissioner for the registration of motor vehicles and mobile homes
  • The tax commissioner and staff are dedicated to providing prompt, professional, and courteous service to the taxpayers of Athens-Clarke County

2023 Tax and Tag Office Holiday Closures

  • Monday, January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King Jr Holiday
  • Friday, April 21, 2023, Earth Day
  • Monday, May 29, 2023, Memorial Day
  • Monday, June 19, 2023, Juneteenth
  • Tuesday, July 4, 2023, Independence Day
  • Monday, September 4, 2023, Labor Day
  • Monday, October 9, 2023, Indigenous Peoples' Day
  • Friday, November 10, 2023, Veterans' Day
  • Thursday, November 23, 2023, Thanksgiving
  • Friday, November 24, 2023, Thanksgiving
  • Monday, December 25, 2023, Christmas Eve
  • Tuesday, December 26, 2023, Christmas
  • Monday, January 1, 2024, New Year’s Day
  1. Can I pay property taxes online by eCheck?
  2. Are there any additional costs if I don't pay my property tax bill by the due date?
  3. What is TAVT?
  4. Will I still have to renew the registration every year?
  5. Is the “birthday tax” going away?
  6. Does the title tax apply to new AND used cars?
  7. When and where do I pay the title tax?
  8. Will I have to pay the title tax all at once? Can I make payments?
  9. What if I purchase the vehicle from a Georgia-registered dealer?
  10. What if I purchase a vehicle from someone other than a dealer? Like from a friend or neighbor?
  11. How much will the title tax be?
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