The Hall County Tax Commissioner’s Office is reminding property owners that the deadline for paying property taxes is Jan. 23 – just two weeks away.
The bills were late going out last year and that pushed the deadline for payment into the new year.
Tax Commissioner Darla Eden notes that there are several ways you can pay:
Online at HallCountyTax.org. Payment methods include E-Check ($1.50
flat fee), PayPal, PayPal Credit, and credit card (2.49% fee) and debit card
(1.50% fee). Most major credit cards are accepted. PayPal Credit is
available for eligible property owners, providing a same-as-cash option,
and is interest-free for six months if paid in full. Terms and conditions
apply.
By mail, using the pay slip and return envelope provided with the
statement, to P.O. Box 1579, Gainesville, GA 30503.
Drive-Up Drop Box: Available 24/7 under the breezeway across from the
entrance to the Hall County Government Center at 2875 Browns Bridge
Road.
By phone: Call 770.531.6950 to make a credit or debit card payment or a
cost-effective E-Check payment with the help of a Tax Tag Agent. Credit
and debit card fees apply.
And here are more reminders:
*USPS Postmark Change
As of December 24, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) no longer
postmarks mail the day it is dropped off. Instead, the postmark now shows the
date the mail was processed at a regional USPS sorting facility, which could be
one or more days after drop-off. This means that a payment mailed on time could
still receive a later postmark and be processed as late. “We recommend mailing
your payment early so the new postmark process doesn’t cause delays,” said
Eden. “As an alternative to mail, we encourage taxpayers to utilize the
convenience of our 24/7 drive-up drop box located under the breezeway at the
Government Center.”
*Properties with Escrow Accounts
For property owners with property tax escrow accounts, tax information is made
available to mortgage companies for payment; however, the property owner is
still responsible for ensuring taxes are paid by the due date.
*Property Ownership and Liability
For any property that changed ownership during 2025, the owner of record on
January 1, 2025, is responsible for that year’s property tax. Buyers and sellers
should refer to closing documents or the closing attorney to determine
responsibility for actual payment of the tax to the Tax Commissioner.
If you sold real property (e.g. house or land) during 2025, you must submit the
sales documents to the Hall County Tax Commissioner’s Office within 90 days of
the property tax due date, which is April 23, 2026. Once reviewed, if documents
clearly transfer liability to the new owner, the seller will no longer be responsible
for payment. Documents received after April 23, 2026, cannot be considered.
Timely submission ensures accurate billing and assignment of liability.
For personal property (i.e. boats, planes, business fixtures), the January 1, 2025,
owner is responsible for property tax even if the property was sold later in the
year.
(For property tax questions, please contact the Hall County Tax Commissioner’s
Office by phone at 770.531.6950 option 3, email [email protected], or
text 833.602.8497. Our office is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. To make
an appointment, visit hallcountytax.org/appointments.)