Skip to Main Content (Press Enter)

Welcome to the Wayne County Tax Commissioner's Website.

The office of the tax commissioner is responsible for collecting ad valorem property taxes for the state, county and school board. The process begins with the preparation of the annual tax digest. After approval, tax bills are issued to the owner of record as of January 1 of the current tax year. The bills are computed based on the assessed values of real and personal property as determined by the Chief Appraiser and Board of Assessors of Wayne County and the millage rates set by the Board of Commissioners and the School Board. Additionally, the tax commissioner serves as the tag agent for the state of Georgia by registering motor vehicles and collecting TAVT taxes, vehicle ad valorem taxes, and tag fees, as mandated by the state.

It is the duty of the tax commissioner to collect all taxes, penalties and interest due and remit all monies collected to the proper taxing authorities. As required by state law(OCGA 48-2-40) interest begins the day after the due date and the rate will change annually. 120 days after the due date a four-step penalty will be added which begins at 5% and increases to a maximum of 20% as required by OCGA 48-2-44.