10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Georgia
If you are comparing property taxes across Georgia, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Fannin County, comes in at 0.35% — 0.46% lower 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 | Fannin County | 0.35% | $959 | $274,600 |
| 2 | Towns County | 0.37% | $1,139 | $311,900 |
| 3 | Gilmer County | 0.38% | $1,070 | $278,900 |
| 4 | Union County | 0.50% | $1,376 | $272,600 |
| 5 | Rabun County | 0.54% | $1,463 | $272,600 |
| 6 | Hart County | 0.54% | $1,113 | $206,500 |
| 7 | Dade County | 0.62% | $1,039 | $166,600 |
| 8 | Carroll County | 0.62% | $1,420 | $227,500 |
| 9 | Habersham County | 0.63% | $1,330 | $212,000 |
| 10 | Banks County | 0.63% | $1,586 | $251,700 |
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 lowest rates in Georgia often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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