Berrien County Property Taxes
Berrien County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
25.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$95/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.99%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$115,200
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,329
$111/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$798
$67/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#116
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Berrien County, Georgia
Berrien's Tax Rate Edges Above National Average
Berrien County's effective tax rate of 0.989% sits modestly above the national median of 0.87%, placing it near the 55th percentile nationally. While Georgia's state average is 0.898%, Berrien runs slightly higher, reflecting local funding priorities.
Berrien Ranks in Georgia's Mid-Range
With a 0.989% effective rate, Berrien occupies the middle band of Georgia's 159 counties. Its $1,139 median property tax falls nearly 26% below the state average of $1,529, partly because median home values here reach only $115,200.
Among the Most Tax-Friendly in the Region
Berrien's 0.989% rate is the lowest among its immediate peers in this eight-county sample, beating Ben Hill County (1.061%), Bleckley (1.082%), and several others. Only Bulloch County (0.778%) and Bryan County (0.789%) tax at lighter rates.
A $115,200 Home Costs $1,139 Annually
The median Berrien County homeowner with a $115,200 property pays $1,139 in yearly property taxes. With a mortgage, expect $1,329; without, you'll pay $798.
Appeal Your Assessment if Values Seem Off
Berrien homeowners should compare their assessed values against recent arm's-length sales of similar homes in the area. If your assessment appears out of line with the market, filing an appeal with the county assessor's office is a straightforward way to potentially reduce your tax bill.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Berrien County
In Georgia, property taxes are expressed as a millage rate (also called a mill rate). One mill equals $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. Your total property tax bill is determined by adding together the millage rates set by the county, city or municipality, school district, and any special districts.
In Georgia, property is assessed at 40% of fair market value. The millage rate is applied to this assessed value, so a home worth $300,000 has an assessed value of $120,000 for tax purposes. Georgia counties, cities, and school districts each set their own millage rates.
Berrien County has an effective property tax rate of 0.99%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,139. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Berrien County's current rate, or contact the Berrien County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Berrien County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Berrien County
0.99%
Effective rate
Georgia Avg
0.85%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.