Georgia Property Tax Calculator (2026)
The Georgia median effective property tax rate is 0.77% for 2026 — median real-estate taxes paid divided by median home value (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024). On a $400,000 home that is about $3,080 a year (~$257 a month). Georgia ranks #27 of 51 nationally. Enter your home value below for an instant estimate, then confirm the exact rate with your county.
What is the Georgia property tax rate in 2026?
Georgia's median effective property tax rate is 0.77%. On the state median home value of $303,300, the typical bill is about $2,341 a year.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Georgia?
About $3,080 a year, or roughly $257 a month, at the 0.77% median effective rate.
Where does Georgia rank nationally?
Georgia ranks #27 of 51 by median effective rate (1 = highest), near the middle of the national range. That is 0.17% below the 0.94% US average.
Is this my exact property tax bill?
No. Your county sets the millage and assessed value. This uses the state median; homestead, senior, and veteran exemptions can lower your bill.
How does property tax work in Georgia?
Georgia property tax is set locally, not by the state. Your county assessor values your home, then applies a local millage (tax) rate. Cities, school districts, and special districts each add a share.
Because rates vary by county, this page uses the Georgia median effective rate of 0.77%. That is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2024). It is a benchmark, not your exact bill.
How much is property tax on a home in Georgia?
| Home value | Rate (0.77%) | Annual tax | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | 0.77% | $1,540 | $128 |
| $400,000 | 0.77% | $3,080 | $257 |
| $303,300 (state median) | 0.77% | $2,341 | $195 |
| $750,000 | 0.77% | $5,775 | $481 |
How do you calculate Georgia property tax by hand?
- Find your home's assessed value on your county notice.
- Apply your county's assessment ratio if it uses one.
- Multiply the taxable value by the local millage (tax) rate.
- For a quick estimate, multiply your home value by 0.77% (the Georgia median effective rate).
What exemptions can lower your Georgia property tax?
Most counties offer a homestead exemption on your primary home. Many add relief for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. These lower your taxable value, so your real rate is often below the median.
Rules and amounts vary by county and change over time. Check your county assessor for the exemptions you qualify for before relying on a figure.
Why is your actual Georgia bill different from this estimate?
Three things move your bill away from the state median. Your county rate may be higher or lower than the median. Your assessed value can lag the market. And exemptions reduce the taxable amount.
Use this page to budget and compare. For the exact number, use your latest assessment notice and your county's current millage rate.
How does property tax vary by county in Georgia?
Property tax in Georgia is set and collected at the county level, so your rate depends on where you live. Across Georgia's 158 counties, the effective rate ranges from 0.35% in Towns County to 1.2% in Dougherty County. The table lists every county's effective rate, median home value, and median tax paid (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024).
| County | Effective rate | Median home value | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appling County | 0.65% | $76,700 | $721 |
| Atkinson County | 0.78% | $79,000 | $625 |
| Bacon County | 0.89% | $101,400 | $1,144 |
| Baker County | 0.8% | $119,500 | $1,023 |
| Baldwin County | 0.6% | $181,900 | $1,276 |
| Banks County | 0.6% | $278,100 | $1,663 |
| Barrow County | 0.8% | $294,700 | $2,307 |
| Bartow County | 0.69% | $289,000 | $2,024 |
| Ben Hill County | 0.9% | $112,700 | $1,210 |
| Berrien County | 0.74% | $131,600 | $1,130 |
| Bibb County | 0.98% | $174,500 | $1,801 |
| Bleckley County | 0.96% | $149,600 | $1,423 |
| Brantley County | 0.96% | $99,600 | $1,185 |
| Brooks County | 0.88% | $139,200 | $1,583 |
| Bryan County | 0.77% | $343,200 | $2,677 |
| Bulloch County | 0.64% | $222,500 | $1,679 |
| Burke County | 0.52% | $151,600 | $1,025 |
| Butts County | 0.83% | $240,600 | $1,976 |
| Calhoun County | 0.76% | $81,000 | $903 |
| Camden County | 0.82% | $261,400 | $2,305 |
| Candler County | 0.96% | $159,200 | $1,721 |
| Carroll County | 0.63% | $255,100 | $1,566 |
| Catoosa County | 0.62% | $240,900 | $1,566 |
| Charlton County | 0.66% | $142,800 | $1,088 |
| Chatham County | 0.81% | $302,700 | $2,541 |
| Chattahoochee County | 0.67% | $102,700 | $856 |
| Chattooga County | 0.71% | $115,600 | $1,022 |
| Cherokee County | 0.69% | $435,100 | $2,985 |
| Clarke County | 0.86% | $298,900 | $2,610 |
| Clay County | 1% | $94,400 | $937 |
| Clayton County | 0.85% | $222,300 | $1,933 |
| Clinch County | 1.07% | $84,400 | $1,101 |
| Cobb County | 0.69% | $407,200 | $2,720 |
| Coffee County | 0.6% | $128,900 | $976 |
| Colquitt County | 0.76% | $121,400 | $1,014 |
| Columbia County | 0.82% | $305,300 | $2,515 |
| Cook County | 0.74% | $157,500 | $1,221 |
| Coweta County | 0.7% | $357,500 | $2,624 |
| Crawford County | 0.84% | $164,100 | $1,421 |
| Crisp County | 0.94% | $140,200 | $1,510 |
| Dade County | 0.56% | $198,500 | $1,133 |
| Dawson County | 0.61% | $406,700 | $2,430 |
| DeKalb County | 0.93% | $357,800 | $3,310 |
| Decatur County | 0.94% | $158,800 | $1,514 |
| Dodge County | 0.73% | $118,100 | $1,030 |
| Dooly County | 0.95% | $107,400 | $1,368 |
| Dougherty County | 1.2% | $134,400 | $1,781 |
| Douglas County | 0.8% | $296,900 | $2,212 |
| Early County | 0.77% | $131,300 | $1,081 |
| Echols County | 0.8% | $124,100 | $1,127 |
| Effingham County | 0.89% | $276,000 | $2,495 |
| Elbert County | 0.78% | $142,000 | $1,298 |
| Emanuel County | 0.78% | $94,700 | $884 |
| Evans County | 0.94% | $138,200 | $1,405 |
| Fannin County | 0.4% | $306,600 | $1,021 |
| Fayette County | 0.78% | $436,400 | $3,285 |
| Floyd County | 0.92% | $217,900 | $1,847 |
| Forsyth County | 0.69% | $550,400 | $4,020 |
| Franklin County | 0.65% | $179,000 | $1,288 |
| Fulton County | 0.89% | $458,800 | $4,033 |
| Gilmer County | 0.41% | $314,000 | $1,109 |
| Glascock County | 0.81% | $123,800 | $1,273 |
| Glynn County | 0.52% | $301,300 | $1,708 |
| Gordon County | 0.66% | $222,900 | $1,537 |
| Grady County | 0.92% | $152,400 | $1,386 |
| Greene County | 0.55% | $394,800 | $2,425 |
| Gwinnett County | 0.93% | $380,900 | $3,617 |
| Habersham County | 0.57% | $238,300 | $1,403 |
| Hall County | 0.69% | $350,400 | $2,571 |
| Hancock County | 0.94% | $88,600 | $967 |
| Haralson County | 0.69% | $227,500 | $1,823 |
| Harris County | 0.8% | $302,800 | $2,578 |
| Hart County | 0.52% | $215,100 | $1,209 |
| Heard County | 0.51% | $186,800 | $1,049 |
| Henry County | 0.89% | $313,900 | $2,741 |
| Houston County | 0.83% | $219,800 | $1,835 |
| Irwin County | 0.76% | $105,600 | $1,132 |
| Jackson County | 0.79% | $345,000 | $3,000 |
| Jasper County | 0.81% | $243,400 | $1,959 |
| Jeff Davis County | 0.65% | $118,300 | $1,093 |
| Jefferson County | 0.89% | $105,400 | $1,009 |
| Jenkins County | 0.82% | $92,900 | $797 |
| Johnson County | 0.81% | $94,900 | $889 |
| Jones County | 0.96% | $194,500 | $1,878 |
| Lamar County | 0.93% | $216,500 | $1,864 |
| Lanier County | 0.87% | $162,300 | $1,615 |
| Laurens County | 0.53% | $154,500 | $1,021 |
| Lee County | 0.93% | $231,800 | $2,250 |
| Liberty County | 0.93% | $201,500 | $2,087 |
| Lincoln County | 0.8% | $165,900 | $1,643 |
| Long County | 0.71% | $218,300 | $1,903 |
| Lowndes County | 0.76% | $215,600 | $1,750 |
| Lumpkin County | 0.64% | $307,900 | $1,989 |
| Macon County | 1.11% | $97,300 | $954 |
| Madison County | 0.74% | $219,700 | $1,677 |
| Marion County | 0.64% | $154,100 | $1,090 |
| McDuffie County | 0.77% | $170,200 | $1,391 |
| McIntosh County | 0.73% | $182,700 | $1,462 |
| Meriwether County | 0.81% | $168,800 | $1,445 |
| Miller County | 1.15% | $124,000 | $1,595 |
| Mitchell County | 1.08% | $106,000 | $1,402 |
| Monroe County | 0.73% | $271,200 | $1,886 |
| Montgomery County | 0.81% | $115,500 | $1,204 |
| Morgan County | 0.72% | $342,300 | $2,425 |
| Murray County | 0.43% | $180,700 | $1,225 |
| Muscogee County | 0.85% | $193,900 | $1,660 |
| Newton County | 0.85% | $265,000 | $2,348 |
| Oconee County | 0.67% | $461,600 | $3,222 |
| Oglethorpe County | 0.68% | $231,600 | $1,733 |
| Paulding County | 0.82% | $326,300 | $2,619 |
| Peach County | 0.78% | $207,800 | $2,117 |
| Pickens County | 0.58% | $332,700 | $1,990 |
| Pierce County | 0.77% | $153,300 | $1,266 |
| Pike County | 0.84% | $305,600 | $2,668 |
| Polk County | 0.73% | $187,600 | $1,413 |
| Pulaski County | 0.91% | $157,600 | $1,463 |
| Putnam County | 0.63% | $249,300 | $1,698 |
| Rabun County | 0.49% | $295,200 | $1,651 |
| Randolph County | 0.95% | $90,200 | $964 |
| Richmond County | 0.85% | $178,500 | $1,508 |
| Rockdale County | 0.71% | $292,900 | $2,074 |
| Schley County | 0.91% | $143,900 | $1,288 |
| Screven County | 0.94% | $124,300 | $1,519 |
| Seminole County | 0.99% | $121,900 | $1,486 |
| Spalding County | 0.89% | $228,700 | $2,142 |
| Stephens County | 0.71% | $175,300 | $1,424 |
| Stewart County | 0.93% | $65,100 | $994 |
| Sumter County | 1.04% | $120,200 | $1,502 |
| Talbot County | 0.83% | $117,100 | $1,356 |
| Taliaferro County | 0.8% | $68,900 | $902 |
| Tattnall County | 0.67% | $140,000 | $1,260 |
| Taylor County | 0.75% | $87,700 | $838 |
| Telfair County | 0.7% | $113,300 | $1,269 |
| Terrell County | 0.97% | $118,400 | $1,227 |
| Thomas County | 0.84% | $196,700 | $1,539 |
| Tift County | 0.86% | $165,200 | $1,419 |
| Toombs County | 0.82% | $137,000 | $1,235 |
| Towns County | 0.35% | $316,100 | $1,084 |
| Treutlen County | 0.66% | $100,100 | $708 |
| Troup County | 0.87% | $217,200 | $2,024 |
| Turner County | 0.92% | $97,300 | $1,026 |
| Twiggs County | 0.35% | $111,300 | $807 |
| Union County | 0.45% | $307,400 | $1,611 |
| Upson County | 0.81% | $168,700 | $1,433 |
| Walker County | 0.86% | $197,100 | $1,479 |
| Walton County | 0.72% | $339,500 | $2,563 |
| Ware County | 0.85% | $109,500 | $1,047 |
| Warren County | 0.78% | $67,100 | $730 |
| Washington County | 0.85% | $112,500 | $1,127 |
| Wayne County | 0.75% | $162,800 | $1,265 |
| Webster County | 0.77% | $82,600 | $925 |
| Wheeler County | 0.84% | $88,200 | $554 |
| White County | 0.62% | $278,900 | $1,800 |
| Whitfield County | 0.64% | $218,000 | $1,391 |
| Wilcox County | 0.94% | $87,600 | $795 |
| Wilkes County | 0.87% | $122,700 | $1,292 |
| Wilkinson County | 0.87% | $86,300 | $775 |
| Worth County | 0.98% | $104,900 | $1,185 |