PHONE: 770-784-2030

FAX: 770-784-2162

The Board of Tax Assessors (BTA) is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners for staggered six year terms, have specific responsibilities, and employ the Chief Appraiser who is responsible for the operation and functioning of the county property appraisal staff as per the Official Code of Georgia (OCGA) 48-5-290, 264, & 299.
The Chief Appraiser , along with our staff, determines all property values in the county for tax purposes, maintains county tax records and maps, compiles building costs, prepares annual assessments, adheres to policies set forth by the Georgia Department of Revenue, assists the Board of Tax Assessors and the Board of Equalization.

Board of Tax Assessors Meetings are held the second and forth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at the Newton County Executive Offices, 1113 Usher Street in downtown Covington.