Fayette County denies homeowner's tax refund request for 2023 and 2024
March 01, 2026 | Fayette County, Georgia
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The Fayette County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 11 approved the Board of Assessors' recommendation to deny a tax refund request by homeowner Melinda Harris for tax years 2023 and 2024.
Chief Assessor Lee Ann Bartlett explained the county’s review under O.C.G.A. 48-5-380. Bartlett said Ms. Harris purchased the home June 27, 2023 and therefore did not own it on the valuation date of Jan. 1, 2023. Bartlett also said the sale price of $365,000 matched the county’s valuation for 2024 and that after correcting basement-related valuation factors the adjusted value exceeded the sale price. Ms. Harris addressed the board to explain why she felt a refund was warranted; the board voted 4-0 to follow the Assessors' recommendation and deny the refund request.
Vice Chairman Edward Gibbons summarized the assessment office’s findings during the motion to deny. The minutes record that the motion passed 4-0. The transcript does not record any additional remedies or appeal steps discussed at the meeting.
Chief Assessor Lee Ann Bartlett explained the county’s review under O.C.G.A. 48-5-380. Bartlett said Ms. Harris purchased the home June 27, 2023 and therefore did not own it on the valuation date of Jan. 1, 2023. Bartlett also said the sale price of $365,000 matched the county’s valuation for 2024 and that after correcting basement-related valuation factors the adjusted value exceeded the sale price. Ms. Harris addressed the board to explain why she felt a refund was warranted; the board voted 4-0 to follow the Assessors' recommendation and deny the refund request.
Vice Chairman Edward Gibbons summarized the assessment office’s findings during the motion to deny. The minutes record that the motion passed 4-0. The transcript does not record any additional remedies or appeal steps discussed at the meeting.
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