Tax Department

Background

Property taxes fund public services such as police and fire, health and education, infrastructure, and other programs and projects that benefit the community. In Brunswick, the Tax Department is managed by a Tax Specialist, who oversees day-to-day operations including the billing and collection of ad-valorem and non-ad valorem taxes. Ad-valorem taxes are taxes based on the assessed value of your property, as determined by the County Tax Commissioner. Non-ad valorem taxes are assessments that provide benefits to your property, such as trash disposal. Property taxes are levied by the City and Glynn County as vested in their charters.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide an environment that is welcoming to our citizens at the highest level of professionalism and efficiency in the collection of ad-valorem taxes and non-ad valorem taxes.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to educate and provide pertinent information for the residents and businesses of Brunswick in relation to property taxation.

Partial & Late Payments

Generally partial payments are not accepted. However, if your account has delinquent tax, we will apply payment to the oldest bill first, then the remainder towards the next oldest tax bill if applicable. Payments made after the due date are considered late. As a result, you will be charged:

5% penalty on the principal amount past due, every 120 days, up to 20% of the bill. 
Interest every month you are late. 

If you do not pay your taxes at all, your property may be subject to a Fi. Fa. (tax lien) and eventually put up for tax sale.  Find out more about Fi. Fa. and tax sales on our delinquent taxes page.

If your property is subject to a Fi. Fa. you will also be charged any administrative fees associated with issuing the Fi. Fa.

*Bankruptcy, special conditions apply.
 

New Owner
 

State law requires all bills be sent to the owner as of January 1st. If you have sold property, please forward the bill to the new owner. 

If you purchased property after January 1st of the tax year you will not receive the tax bill. Look for it to be forwarded to you from the previous owner or visit us at our office to make payment.  

Making Tax Payments on Property that is Not in Your Name
 

You may pay tax on properties that are not in your name. However, doing so does not allow you any claim of ownership to the property, regardless of how much you have paid, or how many years you have paid. Additionally, refund requests will not be honored if you change your mind.

Having your name listed on the tax receipt does not give ownership. 

Mortgage Companies

Typically, your mortgage company will have an escrow account set aside for paying property taxes. However, we do not send bills to the mortgage holder. Although your mortgage company offers you the convenience of paying your property taxes through escrow, ultimately you must ensure your taxes are paid on time no matter who is handling the payment. 

Thank you for your cooperation!