Pickens County Resource Guide
Need the facts fast? This Pickens County Resource Guide puts every vital link in one spot—GIS maps, deed pulls, zoning, taxes, and more.
GIS Property Search
- Launch the Map: Pickens County GIS / qPublic – search by owner name, address, or parcel ID for boundaries, acreage, tax value, and recent sales. qpublic.net
- Direct Search Page: Skip straight to the lookup form here. qpublic.net
Quick tip: Grab the parcel number (ex: 031-123-A) before pulling deeds or zoning info—it’s the universal “key” every office asks for.
Deed & Recorded Document Lookup
- Statewide Index (24/7): GSCCCA Real-Estate Search – view, download, or e-certify deeds, liens, plats, and mortgages back to 1990. Small per-page fee applies. search.gsccca.org
- Local Clerk’s Office: Need a stamped copy or in-person help? Visit the Pickens County Clerk of Superior Court in Jasper. pickensclerkofcourt.com
Planning & Development
- Zoning, Permits & Subdivisions:Pickens County Planning & Development
- Address: 1266 E. Church St., Suite 136, Jasper, GA 30143
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (apps stop 4:30 p.m.)
- Phone: 706-253-8850 | Email: plandev@pickenscountyga.gov pickensga.com
What they handle: zoning confirmation letters, building permits, minor plats, variance hearings, and code-violation complaints.
Taxes & Valuation
- Tax Commissioner – Pay or View Bills: PickensGATax.com lets owners pull current balances, set up e-billing, and see upcoming tax-sale ads. pickensgatax.compickensgatax.com
- Assessors Office – Values & Exemptions: Need CUVA, timber, or homestead breaks? All the forms sit on the Assessor hub (same qPublic site). qpublic.netpickensga.com
Permits & Inspections
- Building Dept. (inside Planning & Dev.): One stop for new-build, remodel, or land-disturbance permits—same address as zoning. pickensga.com
Environmental & Septic
- Septic Permit Application (PDF): Download, fill, and email back to Environmental Health—no office visit needed. nghd.orgnghd.org
Code Enforcement
- County Marshal: File trash, junk car, or animal complaints online; they’ll cite the owner and keep you anonymous. pickensga.com
Water & Sewer
- Pickens Water Dept.: Check tap availability, capacity fees, or pay bills 24/7. After-hours leak hotline posted here. pickensga.communicipalonlinepayments.com
Flood & Environmental Maps
- GA DNR Flood-Risk Viewer: Plug in your parcel ID and spot FEMA zones before you draft a site plan. map.georgiadfirm.com
Ordinances & Zoning Code
- Municode Library: Full county code in a searchable PDF—chapters on land-use, signs, noise, the works. library.municode.comlibrary.municode.com
Soil & Land Capability
- USDA Web Soil Survey: Free soil, slope, and erosion reports—great ammo for septic or ag-use apps. websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov
Burn & Timber Permits
- Georgia Forestry Commission: Get same-day burn permits online or via 1-800-GA-TREES; summer burn ban dates posted here. gatrees.orggatrees.org
Tax Sales & Auctions
- Upcoming Deed Sales: The Tax Commissioner posts bidder packets, rules, and property lists ahead of each auction. pickensgatax.com