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Dougherty County · Albany, GAAlbany, GA property taxes. A dip in value. A case to check.
In January 2026, the typical home in Albany was worth about $130,000, 7.2% below the August 2024 peak of $141,000. If your assessment still reflects peak-era prices, an appeal may be worth filing.
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What Albany home values did
Albany values peaked in August 2024 and were 7.2% lower by January 2026. In the year to January 2026, they fell 4.9%. That's in line with Dougherty County as a whole (-5.5%).
Since January, values have risen 2.4% through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $95,000 | +12.4% |
| January 2022 | $112,000 | +17.0% |
| January 2023 | $126,000 | +13.2% |
| January 2024 | $132,000 | +4.6% |
| January 2025 | $137,000 | +3.7% |
| January 2026 | $130,000 | -4.9% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $134,000 | +2.4% since January |
Peak since 2021: $141,000 in August 2024. January 2026 was 7.2% below it.
What to check on your notice
If your 2026 notice shows a higher value than last year, ask why. The typical Albany home lost 4.9% over the same stretch. A higher number can still be right for a specific home, for example after a remodel, but the county board of tax assessors should be able to explain it.
Deadline and where to file
Albany values are set by the local county board of tax assessors. 45 days from the date the assessment notice was mailed. Mailing dates vary by county, so the deadline does too.
Reading this in fall 2026? Most counties mailed 2026 notices in spring or summer, so the 45-day window has closed for nearly everyone. A few counties mail late, so check the mailing date on any 2026 notice you hold. Otherwise your next realistic chance is the 2027 notice, mailed in spring or summer 2027 for January 1, 2027 values. Watch your mail and count 45 days from the date on the notice, not from when you open it.
The Dougherty County guide covers the full Georgia appeal process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Albany case
Averages explain why a case might work. The decision turns on evidence about one property. Albany is part of the Albany metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- Arbitration requires submitting a certified appraisal within the 45 days, so budget for an appraisal if you choose it.
Get your Albany appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your Georgia appeal. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
Check my property and get a report →Vulorean was built for California first. Georgia forms, deadlines and filing rules vary, so confirm them with your local office before filing. If something in your report looks wrong, email support@vulorean.com and we'll get it fixed.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: Georgia DOR: Filing a Property Tax Appeal, Georgia DOR: PT-311A Appeal of Assessment Form, Georgia DOR: Property Tax FAQ, Georgia DOR Informational Bulletin 2025-01: Floating Homestead Exemption. Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.