City Taxes:
Swainsboro property tax bills are mailed out to property owners in October of each year and are due in one payment by the last business day of December. City Taxes can be paid at City Hall in Downtown Swainsboro. For more information on your City Taxes please contact (478) 237-7025.
Tax Assessors Information:
The Emanuel County Tax Assessor is an appointed official charged with determining the value of each taxable property in a County. This information is then used by the locality to determine the necessary rate of taxation to support the community’s annual budget. If the assessed value of property has changed from one year to the next, a notification is sent by the Tax Assessor during the month of April. Tax bills are mailed out to property owners in October of each year and are due in one payment by the last business day of December.
To access Property Records, Estimate Taxes, or Download Forms for 
Emanuel County CLICK HERE
Building Permits
The purpose of the building permit application process is to ensure that any construction/renovation work performed is structurally sound and complies with all applicable City Code regulations. Building Permits can be acquired by the City of Swainsboro’s Building Inspector located at 101 West Main Street. For more information please contact the Building Inspector at (478) 237-7025.
For the Building Permit Fee Schedule please CLICK HERE
Real Estate
Swainsboro provides an atmosphere of small town living with the hospitality and tranquility of the true southern experience. Nestled between Augusta, Macon and Savannah, Swainsboro also offers the convenience of being located in the heart of one of the fastest growing and culturally rich regions of the Southeastern United States. Swainsboro is a known as being a great place to visit but a better place to live! The community offers a full range of options for housing. Whether you are interested in renting an apartment or buying your dream home, the following agencies can help get you settled into your new life in historic Swainsboro, Georgia!
Agencies
Kilpatrick and Sconyers Agency, Inc.
Julian Sconyers, Owner P.O. Box 307 Swainsboro, GA30401 Phone: (478) 237-2291 Fax: (478) 237-6115 E-Mail: julian@kilpatrick-sconyers.com www.kilpatrick-sconyers.homestead.com
Livingston Realty
Scott Livingston, Owner P.O. Box 646 107 Tiger Trail Swainsboro, GA30401 Phone: (478) 237-3942
Fax: (478) 237-3942
E-Mail: jscottjr@hotmail.com
www.livingstonrealtyco.com
Prudential Kennedy Realty
Brandon Parker, Realtor 1000 Bremuda Run Road Statesboro, GA30458 Phone: (912) 764-1128 Fax: (912) 764-8810 E-Mail: p_brandonw@hotmail.com www.brandonparker.com
East Georgia Realty
Ricky Smith, Owner P.O. Box 801 212 Mabel Avenue Swainsboro, GA30401 Phone: (478) 237-6181 E-Mail: rbsmith5@bellsouth.net www.eastgarealty.com
Residential Rentals:
Holsonback Rentals
G.B. Holsonback, Owner (478) 237-7948
Jordan Estates
Christina Dupree 221 East Pine Street Swainsboro, GA30401 Phone: (478) 237-9223 Fax: (478) 237-9997
Moring Streets Apartments
Sonya McKinzie, Manager 409 West Main Street Swainsboro, GA30401 Phone: (478) 237-9780 Fax: (478) 237-9780
Pine Ridge Apartments
Bo Lariscy, Owner Manager Old Wadley Road and Veal Street Swainsboro, GA30401 (478) 237-8213
Pine Terrace Villas
Tonya Underwood, Manager 120 Louise Street Swainsboro, GA 30401 (478) 494-0084
R and R Properties
Billy Rich and Bobby Reeves, Owners P.O. Box 1230 Swainsboro, GA30401 Phone: (478) 237-6077 Fax: (478) 237-6066 brich1@mymortgagedoctor.com
Secab Properties, LLC.
Russell Thornton, Owner Phone: (478) 763-2444 Fax: (478) 763-4088
Swainsboro Apartments
Sonya McKinzie, Manager 335 East Pine Street #27 Swainsboro, GA30401 Phone: (478) 237-2481 Fax: (478) 237-9780
Swainsboro Presbyterian Apartments
Nettie Drew 310 Mary Anne Street Swainsboro, GA30401 Phone: (478) 237-3511 Fax: (478) 237-3512 swainsboropa@bellsouth.net
Thompson Rentals
John Thompson, Owner (478) 237-2481
Housing Programs
The Housing Authority of the City of Swainsboro is dedicated to providing affordable and quality housing opportunities, community services, and customer satisfaction to low and moderate income persons through effective management and wise stewardship of public funds and partnerships with our residents and others to enhance the quality of life in our communities. If you would like more information on the Housing Authority of Swainsboro please visit 420 North Racetrack Street or call (478) 237-7381.
