The tax sale purchaser receives a tax deed to the property. However, they cannot take immediate possession of the property, make any improvements to the property, evict any tenants or move onto the property. Georgia law allows the property owner or anyone with any right, title or interest in the property to repurchase (redeem) the Tax Deed. Until the right of redemption has been foreclosed or the title has ripened by prescription, a tax deed has the same force and effect as a lien.
Right of RedemptionWhen real property is sold at a tax sale, the owner, creditor or any person having an interest in the property may redeem (repurchase) the property from the holder of the tax deed within 12 months.
The redemption price is the bid amount, plus any taxes paid by the purchaser after the tax sale, plus any special assessments on the property, plus a 20% premium of the amount for the first year or fraction of a year which has elapsed since the date of sale and a 10% premium for each additional year or fraction of a year thereafter plus the sheriff and advertisement costs. The tax sale purchaser is responsible for determining the amount payable for redemption.
Redemption of the property puts the title conveyed by the tax sale back to the owner of record subject to all liens that existed at the time of the tax sale.
Notice of Foreclosure of Right to RedeemAfter 12 months from the date of the tax sale, the purchaser at the tax sale may terminate or foreclose on the owner's right to redeem the property by causing a notice(s) of the foreclosure to be served by certified mail to the owner of record and to all interest holders which appear on the public record. In addition, the notice of foreclosure is to be published in the newspaper in the county in which the property is located once a week for four consecutive weeks.
City of Ball Ground
215 Valley St.
Ball Ground, GA 30107
(770)735-2123
City of Canton
110 Academy St.
Canton, Ga. 30114
(770)704-1500
City of Holly Springs
3237 Holly Springs Pkwy
Holly Springs, GA 30115
(770)345-5536
City of Mountain Park
118 Lakeshore Drive
Mt. Park, GA 30075
(770)993-4231
City of Nelson
1985 Kennesaw Avenue
Nelson, Ga 30151
(770)735-2211
City of Waleska
8976 Fincher Drive
Waleska, GA 30183
(770)479-2912
City of Woodstock
12453 Hwy 92
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770)926-8852
Following a tax sale, any overage of funds, known as “excess funds”, is placed in a separate account. Per O.C.G.A. 48-4-5, excess funds may be claimed by the record owner of the property at the time of the tax sale, by the record owner of each security deed affecting the property, and by any other party having any recorded equity interest or claim in such property at the time of the sale. A claim may be filed at any time after the sale until the funds are awarded.
Claims are not accepted from third parties, except in the case of an attorney who is legally representing the claimant in the matter. The Tax Commissioner’s office does not recognize a legal relationship of “representation” by an asset recovery firm, nor by an individual who has been granted Power of Attorney.
Payment of excess funds will be made and sent only to the record owner of the property, or to the other parties having a lien holder interest at the time of the tax sale.
Please note that you are not required to pay, or be represented by, any third party in order to claim excess funds.
Click here for a list of excess fund properties. This list is updated as claims are paid out and/or as tax sales occur.
Click here for excess funds claim form - possible items needed to file a claim: Claim form, copy of driver's license, filed lien documents, amount owed on lien, lien release, title opinion and a indemnification agreement.
In cases where the excess funds are claimed by one or more parties or in other circumstances as deemed necessary by the Tax Commissioner, the policy of The Cherokee County Tax Commissioner’s office is to file a civil interpleader action with the Superior Court of Cherokee County seeking a distribution order from the Court pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-4-5(b) and other applicable law. In that event, excess funds will be deposited in the court’s registry for distribution as determined by the Court.
Mobile home bills are mailed in January of each year and are due on or before April 1.
All mobile homes in Cherokee County are required to have a current decal visibly posted by April 1st of each year. These decals are issued upon receipt of tax payment. If you pay in person, your decal will be issued immediately. If you choose another method of payment, your decal will be mailed to you when payment is received.
Registering a mobile home in Cherokee County
Need to register a Mobile Home to Cherokee County? This Link will provide the Manufactered housing permit guide from the Cherokee County Developmental Services office.
Cherokee County's Manufactured Housing information can be found here.
For additional questions and information, please call the Development Service Center at (770) 721-7810.
Purchasing a Mobile Home
If you just purchased or transferred ownership of a mobile home, you must apply for a title to the home in you name within 30 days of purchase.
You must provide a current paid tax receipt and proof of ownership before your title application will be processed.
If there is a lien on the mobile home, most lien holders will apply for the new title.
2022 Millage Rates
State 0.000
County M&O 4.995
School M&O 16.450
School Bond 1.500
Fire 2.984
Park Bond 0.354
Unincorporated 26.283
2021 Millage Rates
State 0.000
County M&O 5.212
School M&O 18.200
School Bond 1.250
Fire 3.292
Park Bond 0.434
Unincorporated 28.388
2020 Millage Rates
County M&O 5.212
School M&O 18.450
School Bond 1.00
Fire 3.292
Park Bond .461
Unincorporated 28.415
2019 Millage Rates
County M&O 5.216
School M&O 18.450
School Bond 1.00
Fire 3.269
Park Bond .480
Unincorporated 28.415
2018 Millage Rates
County M&O 5.366
School M&O 18.950
School Bond .500
Fire 3.269
Park Bond .503
Unincorporated 28.588
2017 Millage Rates
County M&O 5.483
School M&O 18.950
School Bond .500
Fire 3.298
Park Bond .581
Unincorporated 28.812
2016 Millage Rates
State .000
County M&O 5.680
School M&O 19.450
Fire 3.374
Park Bond .609
Unincorporated 29.113
2015 Millage Rates
State .050
County M&O 5.720
Fire 3.436
Park Bond .744
School M&O 19.450
Unincorporated 29.400
Incorporated 25.964
2014 Millage Rates
State .100
County M&O 5.728
Fire 3.436
Park Bond .744
School M&O 19.450
Unincorporated 29.458
Incorporated 26.002
2013 Millage Rates
State .150
County M&O 5.798
Fire 3.373
Park Bond .776
School M&O 19.450
School Bond .400
Unincorporated 29.947
Incorporated 26.574
2012 Millage Rates
State .200
County M&O 5.825
Fire 3.394
Park Bond .780
School M&O 19.450
School Bond .400
Unincorporated 30.049
Incorporated 26.665
2011 Millage Rates
State .250
County M&O 5.365
Fire 3.129
Park Bond .641
School M&O 19.450
School Bond .400
Unincorporated 29.235
Incorporated 26.106
2010 Millage Rates
State .250
County M&O 4.720
Fire 2.950
Park Bond .628
School M&O 19.450
School Bond .400
Unincorporated 28.398
Incorporated 25.448
Denise Mastroserio
Tax Commissioner
Phone: (678) 493-6400
Canton Main Office
2780 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
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Canton Office Hours
M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM
Woodstock Annex Office
155 Towne Lake Pkwy
Woodstock, GA 30188
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Woodstock Office Hours
M-f 8:00AM-5:00PM
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