Welcome To The Catoosa County Tax Commissioner Web Site

Dear Taxpayer,

The duties and responsibilities of the office of Tax Commissioner are many and varied, but the main function is to serve you, the citizens of Catoosa County. This site has been prepared to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a property owner. I hope it will be of value to you.

I have attempted to answer frequently asked questions and provide general information regarding taxation in Catoosa County. Please remember that this website cannot cover the many and complex laws and should not be relied on as a legal source of information.

Whether you are a new resident or have been in our county for some time, my goal is to fulfill my responsibility as your Tax Commissioner in a fair and equitable manner. Please feel free to contact this office if you have any questions on the information addressed on this site.

Sincerely,
Sandra Self
Tax Commissioner

Excess Funds
Sandra Self
Sandra Self

When a property is levied upon and sold for collection of delinquent taxes the successful bid amount may be in excess of what is actually owed. The Tax Commissioner holds the excess funds in Catoosa County for a period of five (5) years, and then they are forwarded to the Georgia Department of Revenue Unclaimed Property Division. For this five-year period of time the previous owner, heirs or lien holders may file a claim for the excess funds. If a question arises as to the right of the claim, an interpleader may be filed with the Catoosa County Clerk of Superior Court for settlement by a superior court judge.

A claim form may be obtained from the Tax Commissioner’s office at 796 Lafayette Street, Ringgold, GA 30736.

A listing of unclaimed or unpaid excess funds for Catoosa County may be obtained from the Tax Commissioner either in person, by mail request or by email request to sandra.self@catoosa.com. If the request in made by mail a stamped, self-addressed envelope must be included.