Tax & License

Property Tax

Ad valorem tax notices are generally mailed in October of each year.  Taxes are due sixty (60) days after the issuance of the original notice.  Notices not paid by the due date will be assessed penalties and interest. 

Alcohol Beverage License 

For more information on obtaining an alcoholic beverage license from the City of Perry, please call 478.988.2740.

Occupational Tax

Looking to start a business in Perry click here for guidelines or contact the Community Development Department at 478.988.2720 or email comm.development@perry-ga.gov.

Our local government strives to assist businesses by providing quality services and a customer friendly environment. An occupational tax certificate is required for each person engaged in any business, trade, profession or occupation in the city, whether with a location in the city, or in case of an out-of-state business with no location in Georgia exerting substantial efforts within the state pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-13-7.  If the taxpayer has no permanent business location in the city, such business tax registration shall be shown to the code enforcement officer or his designee or any police officer of the city upon request. 

Occupational tax certificates are valid for the calendar year in which they were acquired.  Occupational tax certificates are delinquent if not paid by March 1st of each year.  All payments received after the deadline will be assessed a ten percent penalty.

Aside from issuing business licenses, the City of Perry does not regulate businesses nor intervene in consumer disputes. Consumer complaints are handled by the Georgia Office of Consumer Affairs, 1-800-869-1123, or the Better Business Bureau, 1-478-742-7999.

Required information and forms:

  • Completed Occupational Tax Certificate Application
  • Valid Driver’s License or official picture identification
  • Public Affidavit
  • Lease Agreement and written permission from property owner granting permission to conduct business on premises, if renting.

All ad valorem taxes owed the City of Perry must be paid prior to the issuance or renewal of an occupational tax certificate.

Animal Control License

The City of Perry requires pet owners to obatin a tag by registering their dog(s) 12 weeks or older and cat(s) 5 months of age or older annually. 

All tags are good for one year.  For current fees click here.

For more information call 478.988.2740 or email tax.license@perry-ga.gov

Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday