Updated November 2026. Step-by-step ways to find a parcel number, parcel ID or tax ID, in Georgia and anywhere else. Search links checked November 1, 2026.
A parcel number is the ID a county gives one piece of land so it can track ownership, value and taxes. To find yours, read the top of your property tax bill or search your address on the county tax assessor’s website, free. In Georgia it’s also called the parcel ID or tax ID, and as of 2026 homes are taxed on 40% of fair market value.
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Key takeaways
- In Georgia, the parcel number and the tax ID are the same number, assigned by the county tax assessor.
- Georgia assesses property at 40% of fair market value, per the Department of Revenue.
- The statewide homestead exemption takes $2,000 off that 40% assessed value. Apply by April 1, or within your 45-day appeal window.
- Property tax returns are due between January 1 and April 1 with your county.
You’ll need the parcel number for tax bills, exemptions, appeals, permits and any sale. Here’s what it is and the quickest ways to find it. Want the Georgia number format and county-by-county links instead? Our Georgia property tax ID guide covers what each part means.
What is a parcel number?
It’s a property’s ID in the county’s tax and map records. The county tax assessor gives each parcel its own number when the land is mapped. The number stays with the land through every sale. It changes only if the parcel is split, combined or re-mapped.
Other names for the same thing include parcel ID, tax ID, map and parcel number, property ID, and, in California, the APN (assessor’s parcel number). Florida counties often say “folio.” Our guide on folio, parcel and tax ID numbers explains each term.
It’s not the same as your deed’s legal description, which describes the boundaries in words. And it’s not a federal tax ID. It identifies the land, not the owner.
Is a parcel number the same as a tax ID in Georgia?
Yes. In Georgia, the parcel number, sometimes called the local number, is the tax ID the county assessor assigns. Your tax bill shows it, and the tax commissioner uses it to match your payment to the right parcel.
Formats vary by county. Some Georgia counties build the number from the tax map: map book, page and parcel. That’s why some numbers have spaces or dashes. Always copy the exact format your county shows.
How do I find the parcel number for my property?
You can find it free in a few minutes. Here are the five ways, from fastest to slowest.
| Where to look | What you need | Time | Works for homes you don’t own? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property tax bill | The bill or the PDF from the tax commissioner | 1 minute | No |
| County assessor property search | Street address or owner name | 2 to 5 minutes | Yes |
| County GIS map | The location on a map | 5 minutes | Yes |
| Recorded deed | Owner name, through the GSCCCA index or the clerk | 10 minutes | Yes |
| Closing papers | Your settlement statement or title policy | However long it takes to find the folder | No |
In more detail:
- Your property tax bill. The parcel ID is near the top.
- Your county tax assessor’s online property search. Enter the address or owner name.
- Your deed. The recorded deed at the county Clerk of Superior Court often lists it.
- Your closing papers. The settlement statement and title policy from your purchase include it.
- The county GIS map. Click your lot to see the parcel ID and boundaries.
Search tip: enter just the house number and street name, without “Road” or “Drive.” County tools often match short searches better.
How to get a parcel number from a Georgia county search, step by step
- Open your county tax assessor’s site. Many Georgia counties use the qPublic system; others, like DeKalb, run their own public access property search.
- Accept the disclaimer, then choose a search by address, owner or parcel.
- Type the house number and street name, and pick your property from the list.
- Copy the parcel ID from the summary at the top, with its spaces or dashes exactly as shown.
No luck by address? Search the owner’s name in the statewide GSCCCA real estate index to pull the recorded deed, which often lists the parcel ID.
What does a parcel number look like?
Most Georgia parcel IDs follow the county tax map: a map number, then a land lot or block, then your parcel. A made-up metro example looks like 14-0123-0004-056. Some counties use a plain account number instead, and other states have their own patterns, such as California’s APN or New York City’s 10-digit BBL.
Where is my Georgia county’s property search?
Click your county on the map to go to its property appraiser or tax assessor. Georgia’s official state portal, the Georgia official website, also lists county government contacts.
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For more Georgia detail, including the bigger metro Atlanta counties, see our Georgia property tax ID guide.
How are Georgia property taxes figured?
The Georgia Department of Revenue says property is assessed at 40% of its fair market value unless the law says otherwise. Exemptions come off that assessed value. Then local rates, called millage, are applied.
Here’s how it works on a home with a fair market value of $300,000:
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- Standard homestead exemption: minus $2,000, leaving $118,000, which is taxable for county and school taxes.
- Your bill: that $118,000, times your local millage rate, plus any other local exemptions.
Local exemptions can be much larger than the state’s $2,000. The DOR notes that several counties freeze a home’s value at a base year for as long as the owner lives there. Check your county’s homestead options.
When do you apply for a homestead exemption in Georgia?
The Georgia DOR homestead page says you can apply any time up to the April 1 deadline for property tax returns. You can now also apply up to the end of your 45-day window to appeal your assessment notice. The home must be your primary residence. Owners 62 and older may qualify for added senior exemptions.
How do you appeal a Georgia assessment?
If you disagree with the value on your assessment notice, you can appeal to the county board of equalization, a hearing officer or arbitration, per the DOR. Bring your parcel number and recent sales of similar homes. Our home value calculator pulls nearby sales you can use.
How do assessors value a Georgia property?
Assessors use three common methods. Which one depends on the property:
- Sales comparison. They look at recent sales of similar homes nearby and adjust for differences. Most homes are valued this way.
- Cost. They estimate what it would cost to rebuild the house today, subtract wear and age, and add the land value.
- Income. For rentals and commercial property, they look at the income the property earns.
Do you need the parcel number to sell a house in Georgia?
Yes. It goes on the listing, the purchase contract and the closing papers. The closing attorney uses it to check title, taxes and liens.
Selling? You’ll need this ID for the listing and for the title search, so have it ready before you list. Beycome’s $99 flat fee MLS listing in Georgia puts your home on the major home search sites and the MLS with $0 due to Beycome at closing. Copy the parcel ID fresh from the county site so the MLS can match it to county records. To compare options, see the flat fee MLS companies in Georgia, or browse all packages on the flat fee MLS page.
Live near the Tennessee line? Beycome lists homes in Catoosa, Dade and Walker counties on the Greater Chattanooga MLS by default. Neighboring states use similar numbers: see our guides for South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama. Farther away, read our California APN lookup or the NYC property tax lookup by BBL.
Our tip for owners
Look up your parcel record once a year, before April 1. Check that the homestead exemption is still on it and that the square footage and lot size are right. Errors there quietly raise your bill.
Frequently asked questions
What is a parcel number?
It’s the ID number a county assigns to a piece of land for its tax and map records. It stays with the land when the owner changes.
How do I find the parcel number for my property?
Check your property tax bill, or search your address on your county tax assessor’s website. It’s also on your deed and closing papers, all free.
What is the parcel number for my property?
It’s the number printed near the top of your property tax bill, labeled parcel ID, parcel number or tax ID. If you don’t have the bill, search your address on your county tax assessor’s website.
How do I get a parcel number for land with no address?
Use the county GIS map: zoom to the lot and click it to see the parcel ID. You can also search the owner’s name in the assessor’s search or the GSCCCA deed index.
Is a parcel ID the same as a tax ID number in Georgia?
Yes. In Georgia, the parcel number, or local number, is the same as the tax ID assigned by the county assessor.
What is an assessor’s parcel number?
It’s another name for a parcel number, used mostly in California and Western states and often shortened to APN. It does the same job as a Georgia parcel ID.
How much are Georgia property taxes?
Georgia taxes property on 40% of fair market value, minus exemptions, times the local millage rate. Rates vary by county and city, so check your county tax commissioner.
What is a tax map number?
It’s a parcel number built from the county’s tax map, often map book, page and parcel. In many counties it’s the same as the parcel ID.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Exemptions, deadlines and appeal rules vary by county; confirm with your county tax assessor or tax commissioner.
Prices as of November 2026 and subject to change. “$0 at closing” means no Beycome fee at closing; other closing costs, taxes and attorney or title charges still apply. Georgia MLS charges a mandatory $25 cancellation fee; listings under contract can’t be canceled. Beycome lists on MLSs in 17 states and DC.
Sources
- Georgia Department of Revenue, property tax valuation.
- Georgia Department of Revenue, homestead exemptions.
- Georgia Department of Revenue, property tax returns and payment.
- Beycome, Georgia listing package features, November 2026.
- DeKalb County, public access property search.
- GSCCCA, statewide real estate index.
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