Georgia Tax Assistance for Homeowners
Helping Georgia families navigate property tax challenges and avoid tax sales
Our Goal Is To Help
We work with homeowners facing delinquent property taxes across Metro Atlanta — including Gwinnett, DeKalb, Fulton, Cobb, Clayton, Henry, and Hall counties.
Assisting Families In ALL Situations
Whether you're facing a tax lien, approaching a tax sale, or received a notice, we can help you explore your options.
Providing Resources & Options
Our team connects Georgia homeowners with resources to resolve tax issues before it's too late.
Behind on property taxes? You have options.
Every situation is different. When we talk, we walk through the paths that fit yours — including catching up on the taxes yourself if that's realistic. There is never a fee to talk and no obligation.
1. Stay in your home
In some situations, we can purchase the home and lease it back to you, so you can remain in the home while the tax problem is resolved and the property is brought current.
2. More time to transition
If you expect to move within about a year, a temporary rental arrangement can give you time to plan your next step instead of facing a rushed sale on the county's schedule.
3. Sell and move on
A direct sale to our team: the back taxes are handled at closing, you avoid the tax sale and its added costs, and you choose a closing date that works for you.
How Georgia property tax sales work
Understanding the process is the first step to protecting your home. In Georgia:
- When property taxes go unpaid, the county tax commissioner issues a tax execution — called a Fi. Fa. — against the property.
- If the taxes remain unpaid, the county can sell the property at a public tax sale, held on the first Tuesday of the month after the sale is advertised in the county's legal newspaper for four weeks.
- After a tax sale, Georgia law gives the owner a 12-month right of redemption: the property can be recovered by paying the purchaser the amount paid at the sale, plus a 20% premium in the first year and certain allowed costs (O.C.G.A. § 48-4-40 and § 48-4-42).
- The earlier you act, the more options you have. Before a sale, there are simply more paths available than after one.
If you've received a notice — or you're not sure where your property stands — call us at (678) 329-9288 and we'll look at your dates with you.
Common questions
Do I have to sell my house?
No. The first step is understanding your situation and your options. For some homeowners, catching up on the taxes is realistic, and we'll tell you that honestly. If selling makes sense, we'll explain what that would look like — the decision is always yours.
My property was already sold at a tax sale. Can you still help?
Possibly. Georgia gives owners a 12-month right of redemption after a tax sale, but redeeming means paying the purchase price plus a 20% premium and allowed costs, so time matters. Reach out quickly and we'll review your timeline.
How much time do I have?
It depends on your county and where your account is in the process. Tax sales happen on the first Tuesday of the month, and notices come by certified mail and newspaper publication. If you've received a notice with a sale date, treat it as urgent — and call us so we can look at your specific dates.
What does it cost to talk to you?
Nothing. A review of your situation is free, and there is no obligation and no pressure to accept any option we discuss.
Are you part of the government?
No. Georgia Tax Aid is a private service of DR Investing Group LLC. We are not a government agency, a law firm, or financial advisers. The information on this site is general information about the Georgia tax sale process, not legal or financial advice for your specific situation.
Which counties do you serve?
We work with homeowners across Metro Atlanta, including Gwinnett County, DeKalb County, Fulton County, Cobb, Clayton, Henry, and Hall counties. If your county isn't listed, reach out — we may still be able to help or point you in the right direction.
To see if you qualify, give us a call at (678) 329-9288 or fill out the form below
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