10 Counties with the Highest Property Tax Rates in Georgia
If you are comparing property taxes across Georgia, these 10 counties have the highest effective rates in the state. The highest-rate county, Stewart County, comes in at 1.71% — 0.90% higher than the Georgia average (0.81%). The statewide effective rate is 0.81%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stewart County | 1.71% | $907 | $53,000 |
| 2 | Clinch County | 1.40% | $1,205 | $86,300 |
| 3 | Dougherty County | 1.39% | $1,800 | $129,200 |
| 4 | Miller County | 1.39% | $1,640 | $118,300 |
| 5 | Sumter County | 1.32% | $1,616 | $122,300 |
| 6 | Brooks County | 1.28% | $1,513 | $118,100 |
| 7 | Mitchell County | 1.28% | $1,347 | $105,500 |
| 8 | Taliaferro County | 1.25% | $917 | $73,100 |
| 9 | Dooly County | 1.24% | $1,198 | $96,400 |
| 10 | Seminole County | 1.22% | $1,361 | $111,600 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the highest rates in Georgia often share a few characteristics: lower home values and/or higher millage rates driven by school and local service funding needs.
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