What is the property tax rate in Elbert County, Georgia?

Elbert County has an effective property tax rate of 0.91%. On a home valued at $142,000, homeowners pay approximately $1,298 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Elbert County?

The median annual property tax payment in Elbert County is $1,298. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,630, while those without a mortgage pay $1,041.

How does Elbert County compare to other counties in Georgia?

Elbert County ranks #57 out of 158 counties in Georgia for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 0.91% is 18% higher than the Georgia average of 0.77%.

Elbert County Property Tax Rate

Georgia

0.91%effective rate

Elbert County, Georgia has an effective property tax rate of 0.91%, which is 1% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $142,000, homeowners pay approximately $1,298 per year in property taxes. Elbert County ranks #57 out of 158 counties in Georgia for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,298

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$142,000

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.22%

Median income: $58,450

State Rank📍

#57

of 158 counties in GA

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,630

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,041

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Elbert County pay on average $589 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Elbert County Compares

Elbert County

0.91%

Georgia Average

0.77%

National Average

0.92%

Top Counties in Georgia

Stewart

1.53%

Dougherty

1.33%

Mitchell

1.32%

Taliaferro

1.31%

Clinch

1.30%

Miller

1.29%

Dooly

1.27%

Sumter

1.25%

Georgia Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Elbert County homeowners

✓

General Homestead

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

Primary residence owners as of January 1

✓

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)

✓

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

✓

Over 65 Floating Homestead

Assessed value frozen at base year amount for county taxes

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

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Elbert County

Home Value

$50k$2M

Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 school tax reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,730

$228/month · Rate: 0.91%

Quick Facts

Population19,849

Owner-Occupied63%

National Rank#1316 of 3,135

Median Income$58,450

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 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.