Tax & Tag

The Dougherty County Board of Commission has tentatively adopted a 2025 millage rate which will require an increase in property tax by 16 percent for the Countywide General fund.

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on the tax increase to be held at the Government Center, 222 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA.

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., Room 100

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., Room 120

Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., Room 100

This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 22.069 mills, an increase of 3.044 mills.  Without this tentative increase, the millage rate will be no more than 19.025 mills.  The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of 125,000 is approximately $146.11 and the proposed tax increase for non-homestead property with a fair market value of 125,000 is approximately $152.20.

The Dougherty County Board of Commission has tentatively adopted a 2025 millage rate which will require an increase in property tax by .14 percent for the Unincorporated Special Services District.

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on the tax increase to be held at the Government Center, 222 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA.

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., Room 100

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., Room 120

Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., Room 100

This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 9.173 mills, an increase of .013 mills.  Without this tentative increase, the millage rate will be no more than 9.160 mills.  The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $125,000 is approximately $0.62 and the proposed tax increase for non-homestead property with a fair market value of $125,000 is approximately $0.65.

The department collects all ad valorem taxes in Dougherty County, the City of Albany, the Board of Education and the State of Georgia. This includes real estate, personal property, mobile homes, and timber tax. The office maintains all records in a manner acceptable to the State Revenue Department and annual audits by the City of Albany and Dougherty County. You can contact us by phone at (229) 431-3208 or via email at docotax@dougherty.ga.us.

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For property values refer to the Board of Assessors page

The Tax office serves as a tag agent for the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and administers and enforces all regulations mandated by the State of Georgia to register motor vehicles, tags, and titles. You can contact us by phone at (229) 431-3255 or via email at docotagoffice@yahoo.com

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Kiosk vehicle registration renewal is available at 2715 Dawson Rd Albany, Georgia 31707 (Publix Supermarket)

The Board of Assessors office works in conjunction with the Tax Department and has the responsibility of the valuation of all real property located in Dougherty County. The office maintains ownership and map records of all real estate and maintains personal property information for all business in Dougherty County. You can contact us by phone at (229) 431-2130 or via email at docoassessor@dougherty.ga.us.

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For information on Homestead exemptions, CUVA, and exempt properties click here

The Board of Assessors office works in conjunction with the Tax Department and has the responsibility of the valuation of all personal property located in Dougherty County. The office maintains ownership and map records of all real estate and maintains personal property information for all business in Dougherty County. You can contact us by phone at (229) 431-2157 or via email at docoassessor@dougherty.ga.us.