What is the property tax rate in Georgia?

Georgia has an effective property tax rate of 0.77%, ranking it #27 out of 50 states. The median homeowner pays $2,341 per year.

How are property taxes calculated in Georgia?

Property taxes in Georgia are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property by the local tax rate (millage rate). The effective rate shown here (0.77%) represents the median taxes paid as a percentage of median home value across the state.

Which county in Georgia has the lowest property taxes?

Among Georgia's 158 counties, Worth County has one of the lowest effective property tax rates.

Does Georgia have a homestead exemption?

Yes, Georgia offers several property tax exemptions including: General Homestead, Over 65 (School Tax), Disabled Veteran, Over 65 Floating Homestead. See the exemptions section above for details.

Georgia Property Tax Rate

158 Counties

0.77%effective rate

Georgia has an effective property tax rate of 0.77%, ranking it #27 among all 50 states. The median homeowner in Georgia pays $2,341 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $303,300. This rate is 16% lower than the national average of 0.92%.

Effective Tax Rate📊

0.77%

#27 of 50 states

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,341

Per year

Median Home Value💰

$303,300

2024 estimate

Total Counties📍

158

Population: 10,940,407

Property Tax Rates by County in Georgia

Rank ▲	County	Effective Rate	Median Tax	Median Value
#1	Stewart County	1.53%	$994	$65,100
#2	Dougherty County	1.33%	$1,781	$134,400
#3	Mitchell County	1.32%	$1,402	$106,000
#4	Taliaferro County	1.31%	$902	$68,900
#5	Clinch County	1.30%	$1,101	$84,400
#6	Miller County	1.29%	$1,595	$124,000
#7	Dooly County	1.27%	$1,368	$107,400
#8	Sumter County	1.25%	$1,502	$120,200
#9	Screven County	1.22%	$1,519	$124,300
#10	Seminole County	1.22%	$1,486	$121,900
#11	Brantley County	1.19%	$1,185	$99,600
#12	Talbot County	1.16%	$1,356	$117,100
#13	Brooks County	1.14%	$1,583	$139,200
#14	Bacon County	1.13%	$1,144	$101,400
#15	Worth County	1.13%	$1,185	$104,900
#16	Telfair County	1.12%	$1,269	$113,300
#17	Webster County	1.12%	$925	$82,600
#18	Calhoun County	1.11%	$903	$81,000
#19	Hancock County	1.09%	$967	$88,600
#20	Warren County	1.09%	$730	$67,100

How Georgia Compares

Georgia

0.77%

National Average

0.92%

Neighboring States

Calculate Your Property Tax in Georgia

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Estimate your annual property tax based on your location and home value

State

County

Home Value

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Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,310

$193/month · Rate: 0.77%

Home Value

$300,000

Taxable Value

$300,000

Effective Rate

0.77%

Georgia Property Tax Exemptions

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General Homestead

$2,000 from assessed value for state and county/school taxes

Primary residence owners as of January 1

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Over 65 (School Tax)

$10,000 exemption from school taxes on assessed value (varies by county; some counties offer full school tax exemption)

Homeowners age 62+ (income limits vary by county; typically under $10,000 in Georgia taxable income for full school exemption)

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Disabled Veteran

Up to $109,986 of assessed value (100% disabled); $54,993 for 70%+ disability (adjusted annually)

Veterans with service-connected disability of 70% or higher

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Over 65 Floating Homestead

Assessed value frozen at base year amount for county taxes

Homeowners age 65+ (varies by county; some require income limits)

Nearby States

Alabama

0.38%

Florida

0.76%

North Carolina

0.66%

South Carolina

0.48%

Tennessee

0.50%

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (the latest available). Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.