What is the property tax rate in Albany, GA?

Albany has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.45%. On a median home valued at $118,700, homeowners pay approximately $1,718 per year in property taxes.

How does Albany compare to Dougherty County?

Albany's effective rate of 1.45% is 9% higher than the Dougherty County average of 1.33%. The county-wide median annual tax is $1,781, while Albany homeowners pay an estimated $1,718.

How much are property taxes in Albany on a $300,000 home?

Based on Albany's effective rate of 1.45%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $4,350 per year, or about $363 per month.

Albany Property Tax Rate

Dougherty County, Georgia

1.45%effective rate

Albany is located in Dougherty County, Georgia. Homeowners in Albany pay a median of $1,718 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $118,700, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.45%. This is 9% higher than the Dougherty County average of 1.33%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.45%

vs 1.33% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$1,718

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$118,700

2024 estimate

Population📍

67,939

Albany, GA

How Albany Compares

Albany

1.45%

Dougherty County Average

1.33%

Georgia Average

0.77%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Albany

Property taxes in Albany are collected by Dougherty County. Tax exemptions available to Dougherty County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Albany. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Dougherty County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,350

$363/month · Rate: 1.45%

Dougherty County Property Taxes

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Georgia Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. 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.