Search Camden County Property Records, Review Values & Contact the Right Office
Use the Camden County Board of Tax Assessors when you need property information, values, parcel mapping, sales research, exemptions, specialized assessments or appeal guidance. Use the Tax Commissioner when you need a property-tax bill or payment. Use the Clerk of Superior Court when you need deeds, plats, liens, real estate records or certified copies.
The Board of Assessors office lists 200 E. 4th Street, Woodbine, GA 31569, phone 912-576-3241, and office hours of Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The official online property search and mapping tools are powered by qPublic.
Start here: Camden County’s official assessment office is the Board of Tax Assessors
People often search for “Camden County Property Appraiser,” but Georgia counties typically use Board of Tax Assessors or Tax Assessor language. In Camden County, this is the office that prepares the annual real and personal property tax digest, appraises taxable property, manages property information and handles many exemption, return and appeal tasks.
Use official qPublic search
Open the Camden County property search, choose the field shown by qPublic, verify the parcel and save the parcel ID before moving to taxes, deeds or appeals.
Open official property searchFair market value and 40% assessment
Camden County’s Board of Assessors explains that property is appraised at 100% of fair market value and assessed at 40% of that value.
Read official assessor explanationUse the Tax Commissioner
The assessment office establishes values. Property-tax billing and collection questions belong with the Camden County Tax Commissioner.
Open Tax Commissioner pageWhich Camden County office handles your property task?
Use this table before calling. It keeps appraisal, tax payment and deed-record questions separated.
| I need to… | Correct office or system | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Search a parcel, owner display, value or property record | Camden County Board of Tax Assessors / qPublic | Use the official property search and verify the parcel before relying on the record. |
| Search comparable sales | qPublic Sales Search | Use sales research as support, but do not assume every transfer is a valid comparable sale. |
| Estimate property taxes | qPublic Tax Estimator | Enter a market value and tax district, then treat the result as planning-only, not a bill. |
| Apply for Homestead or file property returns | Board of Tax Assessors | Use official forms and file by April 1 for current-year consideration when required. |
| Appeal an assessment notice | Board of Tax Assessors → Board of Equalization, hearing officer or arbitration route | File in writing within 45 days of the date on the assessment notice. |
| Pay a property-tax bill | Camden County Tax Commissioner | Use the Tax Commissioner’s property-tax page or payment portal and verify year, amount and parcel. |
| Find deeds, plats, liens or real estate records | Camden County Clerk of Superior Court / GSCCCA | Use Clerk real estate records or GSCCCA search. Assessment records are not title records. |
| Question millage rates | Board of Commissioners, school board, city or other levying authority | The Assessors value property. Levying authorities establish millage before tax bills are mailed. |
How to search Camden County property records
The official Board of Assessors website links to qPublic property search, sales search and a tax estimator. Use the property search first when you need a parcel record, then use sales search or the estimator only after you have confirmed the right property.
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Open the official qPublic property search.
Use the Camden County search link from the Board of Assessors website, not a copied third-party “property appraiser” page. -
Start with the strongest identifier you have.
Parcel ID is best when available. If you do not have it, use the address or owner-related fields shown by the official search system and verify carefully. -
Open the matching record.
Confirm the physical address, owner display, parcel identifier, property class/use, land information, improvement information, value fields and tax year where shown. -
Save the parcel ID.
You may need it for appeal letters, forms, the tax estimator, tax payment, Clerk records, property questions or office contact. -
Use the map and sales tools as supporting context.
Parcel mapping and sales search are helpful, but a map is not a survey and a sale record is not automatically a valid appeal comparable. -
Contact the Assessors office when a record fact appears wrong.
For incorrect property characteristics, exemption status or value questions, contact the Board of Tax Assessors at 912-576-3241.
What you may find in a Camden County property record
qPublic records vary by property and update cycle, but the assessment record is generally the starting point for property appraisal research. Use each field for the right purpose.
| Record area | What to inspect | Common mistake to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | The property identifier used across assessment, maps, forms and office contact. | Do not rely on a name-only search when several results appear. |
| Physical address | The property location. | Do not confuse the property location with the mailing address. |
| Owner display | The owner information shown in the assessment system. | Do not treat this as a deed search or title guarantee. |
| Land and improvements | Land size, building data, improvements and other property characteristics where shown. | Do not file a value appeal before checking whether basic property facts are correct. |
| Fair market value | The value determined for ad valorem tax appraisal. | Do not assume it is the asking price, closing price or private appraisal value. |
| Assessed value | Georgia generally assesses taxable tangible property at 40% of fair market value unless a special rule applies. | Do not confuse 40% assessed value with an exemption discount. |
| Exemptions or special assessments | Homestead, senior, disabled veteran, conservation, FLPA, preferential, historic or tax-exempt status where applicable. | Do not assume a prior owner’s exemption automatically applies to a new owner. |
| Sales information | Recent sales or transfer information where the system displays it. | Do not assume every recorded transfer is an arm’s-length comparable sale. |
Property maps, GIS-style research and sales search
The Camden County Board of Assessors website says its new tools include property search and mapping features powered by qPublic. Use them to locate a parcel, compare surrounding properties, review general geographic context and support appraisal research.
Assessment research
- Finding a parcel from a search result.
- Checking surrounding parcels.
- Reviewing general location context.
- Understanding nearby sales or neighborhood patterns.
- Preparing questions for the Assessors office.
Legal proof
- Boundary survey.
- Title report.
- Easement determination.
- Zoning approval.
- Building-permit approval.
Use the map, then verify the record
Camden County values: fair market value, assessed value and millage
The Board of Assessors determines the fair market value of real and personal property in Camden County. Georgia property tax then generally uses an assessment value equal to 40% of fair market value. Millage rates are applied to assessed value, and exemptions or special assessments may change the taxable result for a particular property.
What the assessment side does
- Fair market value is the appraised value for tax purposes.
- Assessed value is generally 40% of fair market value in Georgia.
- Exemptions reduce taxable value when the owner and property qualify.
- Specialized assessments can apply to conservation, forest land, historic, preferential or exempt-property situations when approved.
What the assessment side does not do
- The Board of Assessors does not collect the final tax bill.
- The Board of Assessors does not set every millage rate.
- The assessment notice is not the same as a tax bill.
- The property map is not a legal survey.
How a value can move toward a tax estimate
Homestead exemptions, property returns and specialized assessments
Camden County’s Tax Assessor page states that January 1 through April 1 is the filing period for taxpayer returns, personal property returns, Homestead exemption applications, and conservation, FLPA, preferential or historical assessment applications. The posted deadline for those documents is April 1.
Legal residence as of January 1
The Camden County Homestead page says exemptions apply to property owned by the taxpayer and occupied as the taxpayer’s legal residence on January 1 of the taxable year.
Address should match the property
Camden County says Homestead applicants must provide a valid Georgia Driver’s License or Georgia ID showing the physical address for which the exemption is requested. Staff may request additional residency proof.
SB496 base-year freeze
The county describes a local Homestead Exemption Freeze passed by Camden County taxpayers in 2006. Review the official language before assuming a specific savings amount.
How to use the official forms page
- Open the official Downloadable Forms page.
- Select the form that matches the task: real property return, business personal property return, aircraft return, marine personal property return, Freeport inventory, conservation use, FLPA, tax-exempt application, appeal form or timber report.
- Read the Camden County filing note before submitting. The forms page says returns and exemption applications must be filed in person or by mail; no facsimiles or emails are accepted.
- If mailing a deadline-sensitive document, use U.S. Postal Service postmark timing as described by the county and keep proof.
- Remember that a return is not an appeal. The county forms page says the appeal period is 45 days from the date stated on the Annual Notice of Assessment.
- Call 912-576-3241 before filing if your situation involves new construction, inherited property, trust ownership, conservation use, business personal property, marine property or missing residency documents.
| Topic | What it generally means | Official next step |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Homestead | Owner-occupied legal residence as of January 1, subject to Georgia and local requirements. | Use Camden County Homestead guidance and apply by April 1 for current-year consideration. |
| Senior exemption | Camden County lists a senior exemption for age 62; exact eligibility should be verified with the office. | Contact the Assessors office before assuming age alone qualifies. |
| Disabled veteran / surviving spouse | Georgia and local rules can require specific documentation and qualifying status. | Use official forms and ask the Assessors office what proof is required. |
| Conservation or FLPA | Specialized assessments are use-based programs and can involve multi-year covenants. | File by April 1 where required and understand breach penalties before signing. |
| Freeport inventory | A commercial or industrial inventory exemption category available where adopted. | Use official Camden and Georgia DOR forms; late filing can reduce the exemption. |
| Personal property return | Business equipment, boats, aircraft or other taxable personal property may require separate reporting. | Use the correct Camden County return form by the deadline. |
Assessment notices and appeals in Camden County
Camden County’s Board of Assessors FAQ says Georgia law requires annual assessment notices to be sent to every property owner. You do not need to respond to the assessment notice unless you believe the value or another appealable issue is wrong. If you disagree, Camden County says the appeal must be filed in writing no later than 45 days after the date of the assessment notice.
How to file an appeal
- Read the annual assessment notice and confirm the notice date, parcel ID and property address.
- Identify the reason for appeal: value, uniformity, taxability, exemption denied, breach of covenant or denial of covenant.
- Use the PT-311A appeal form or write a letter stating that you wish to appeal.
- Include the parcel ID number, property address, daytime phone number, avenue of appeal and any documentation supporting your objection.
- Choose the appeal route shown by Camden County: Board of Equalization, hearing officer or nonbinding arbitration where available.
- Hand-deliver the appeal on time or mail it so it is postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service by the deadline shown on the notice.
- Do not email or fax the appeal. Camden County says email and faxed appeals are not accepted.
- Keep proof of delivery, a copy of the appeal and all supporting evidence.
No charge to appeal to BOE
Camden County says there is no charge to appeal to the Board of Equalization. The BOA reviews the value or denial first and then sends the matter forward if needed.
Limited property types
Camden County says hearing officer appeals are for value or uniformity disputes and are limited to non-homestead properties or wireless personal property valued above $500,000.
Certified appraisal required
The county describes a certified-appraisal requirement and a $25 filing fee payable to the Camden County Clerk of Superior Court for this route.
| Issue | Stronger evidence | Weaker argument |
|---|---|---|
| Market value | Comparable sales adjusted for location, size, age, condition and timing near the January 1 assessment date. | One online estimate or a neighbor’s statement. |
| Condition | Dated photos, repair estimates, inspection notes and contractor documentation. | “The house needs work.” |
| Property facts | Survey, permit record, measured sketch, plans or other reliable documentation. | Unsupported square-footage claim. |
| Exemption denied | Application copy, Georgia ID, residency evidence, deed/ownership proof and county correspondence. | Assuming a prior owner’s exemption carries over automatically. |
Property-tax bills and payments go to the Tax Commissioner
The Camden County Tax Commissioner handles property-tax billing and collection. The county’s Property Tax Division explains that ad valorem tax means “according to value,” that annual property taxes are billed near the middle of September, and that taxes are due 60 days after the mail-out date. If you do not receive a tax notice by October 15, the county says to contact the Tax Commissioner’s office at 912-576-3248.
Payment and bill questions
- Property-tax billing and collection.
- Current and prior-year property tax digest access.
- Delinquent tax questions.
- Mobile home permits and titles.
- Tax payment support.
Check these details
- Confirm the parcel or account.
- Confirm the tax year.
- Review the amount due.
- Check delinquency or interest status.
- Review payment method and any service fee.
- Save the receipt or confirmation.
Deeds, plats, liens and real estate records
The Clerk of Superior Court is the land and property-record custodian for Camden County. The county’s Real Estate page says real property records from 1776 to the present are available onsite in the public records vault, with property indexes from 1989 forward and property-record images from 1992 forward available through the GSCCCA Real Estate Search Portal.
Recorded real estate documents
- Deeds and property recording transfer.
- Transfer tax and intangible tax collection.
- Plat and survey recording.
- UCC recording.
- Lien recording.
- Certified real estate record requests.
Forward-looking filing notices
Camden County and GSCCCA offer Filing Activity Notification System access. FANS is voluntary and forward-looking. It can notify you when matching filing activity is indexed, but it does not guarantee prevention of fraud or complete title monitoring.
- Use qPublic to identify the parcel, property address and owner display.
- Open the Clerk’s Real Estate page or GSCCCA search portal.
- Search by party name, county, book/page, instrument type, lien index, plat index or other fields available in the system.
- Compare the deed, plat or lien record to the property’s legal description and parcel context.
- Use the Clerk’s official copy or eCertification process if a certified record is required.
- For legal title, boundary or lien questions, use a title professional, surveyor or attorney as appropriate.
Camden County assessment and millage calculator
This calculator is educational only. It uses the basic Georgia idea that assessed value is generally 40% of fair market value, then applies a millage rate to the assessed value. Real tax bills can include exemptions, different tax districts, city taxes, school taxes, fees, penalties, interest and other factors.
Estimate one simple millage component
Problem router
Select the issue. This does not file, pay or appeal anything; it routes you to the likely starting office.
Camden County office information
Camden County Board of Tax Assessors
Director / Chief Appraiser: Brian Bishop, Appraiser IV
Address:
200 E. 4th Street
Woodbine, GA 31569
Phone: 912-576-3241
Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Use this office for assessment records, values, exemptions, returns, parcel mapping and appeals.
Camden County Tax Commissioner
Tax Commissioner: Beth Soles
Address:
200 East 4th Street
Woodbine, GA 31569
Mailing:
P.O. Box 698
Woodbine, GA 31569
Phone: 912-576-3248
Fax: 912-576-3496
Hours:
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Camden County Clerk of Superior Court
Clerk: Joy Lynn Turner
Address:
210 East 4th Street
Woodbine, GA 31569
Mailing:
P.O. Box 550
Woodbine, GA 31569
Phone: 912-576-5631
Fax: 912-576-5648
Hours:
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Field appraiser visits and property-review notices
The Board of Assessors website includes a notice that appraisal staff may visit property in response to a taxpayer return, appeal, building permit, Homestead exemption, conservation use application or routine review. The county says staff will gather necessary property information and take photographs as needed.
Staff identification
- Appraisal staff will have photo ID.
- Staff will have a business card.
- Staff will have a county shirt.
- Staff will drive appropriately marked county vehicles.
- If the owner or occupant is not home, a door hanger may be left.
Verify before sharing information
- Ask to see county identification.
- Look for the marked county vehicle.
- Call 912-576-3241 if unsure.
- Do not give payment information to a field appraiser.
- Use the official office for forms and tax questions.
Common Camden County property-record issues
Address search does not find the property
Try simplifying the address, checking spelling, removing uncertain unit details and using the parcel ID if available. If the property is new, recently split, combined or newly improved, contact the Assessors office with the best description you have.
The owner display looks wrong after a sale
Check the Clerk of Superior Court or GSCCCA record for the latest recorded deed. The qPublic owner display is an assessment record and may not update the same day a deed is recorded.
The assessment notice arrived but I agree with the value
Camden County’s FAQ says you do not need to respond if you agree. Keep the notice for your records and use it to review value, exemptions and millage information when tax bills arrive later.
The value increased and I want to appeal
Read the notice date first. Camden County says appeals must be filed within 45 days from the date on the notice. Prepare comparable sales, condition proof, property-fact corrections or exemption evidence before filing.
The tax bill is higher than expected
Separate the issue. Value questions go to the Assessors office. Millage questions go to the levying authority. Payment, due-date, balance and delinquency questions go to the Tax Commissioner.
The map boundary looks wrong
Use qPublic maps for assessment research and orientation only. For boundary disputes, easements, encroachments, legal descriptions or title questions, use recorded documents, a surveyor, a title professional or an attorney.
Official resources and verification
Use these official resources for live property records, forms, appeal instructions, tax payments, real estate records and Georgia statewide guidance. Recheck deadlines, forms, office hours, payment fees and portal status before filing or paying.
Last reviewed: September 1, 2026. Office structure is stable, but deadlines, notices, forms, appeal procedures, payment portals, millage rates, service fees and office hours can change. Verify the linked official sources before filing, paying or making a legal or financial decision.
Camden County Property Appraiser FAQs
1. Is there a Camden County GA Property Appraiser?
“Property Appraiser” is a common search phrase, but Camden County, Georgia uses the Board of Tax Assessors. That office handles property appraisal, assessment records, parcel information, exemptions, returns and many appeal-related tasks.
2. What is the official Camden County property search?
The official Camden County property search is the qPublic property search linked from the Camden County Board of Tax Assessors website. Use it to review parcel records, property information, values and mapping features.
3. What is the Camden County Board of Tax Assessors phone number?
The Camden County Board of Tax Assessors lists 912-576-3241 as the office phone number. The office address shown by the county is 200 E. 4th Street, Woodbine, GA 31569.
4. What are the Camden County Board of Tax Assessors hours?
The Board of Tax Assessors website lists office hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call before visiting for deadline-sensitive forms, appeals or holiday schedule changes.
5. How are Georgia property values assessed in Camden County?
Camden County explains that property is appraised at 100% of fair market value and assessed at 40% of that value. Millage rates and exemptions then affect the final tax result.
6. When is the Homestead exemption deadline in Camden County?
Camden County states that Homestead exemption applications can be submitted any time during the year but must be submitted by April 1 to be considered for the current tax year.
7. What documents are needed for Camden County Homestead?
Camden County says the applicant must provide a valid Georgia Driver’s License or Georgia Identification Card showing the physical address for which the exemption is requested. Staff may request additional proof of residency.
8. How long do I have to appeal a Camden County assessment notice?
Camden County says a property owner has 45 days from the date on the annual assessment notice to file an appeal. Appeals must be written, timely filed, and not submitted by email or fax under the county’s posted instructions.
9. Where do I pay Camden County property taxes?
Property-tax bills and payments are handled by the Camden County Tax Commissioner, not the Board of Tax Assessors. Use the Tax Commissioner’s official website or payment page to verify the tax year, balance and payment method.
10. Where do I find Camden County deeds or liens?
Use the Camden County Clerk of Superior Court and GSCCCA real estate record search resources for deeds, plats, liens and recorded property documents. A qPublic assessment record is not a title search or legal ownership guarantee.