Butts County Property Taxes

Butts County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

23.3% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$157/mo escrow

#55 of 159 counties in Georgia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.83%

vs. Georgia Avg23.3% above
vs. National Avg29.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$227,800

State avg $180,827

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,183

$182/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,701

$142/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#55

of 159 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Butts County, Georgia

Butts taxes rank below the national median

Butts County homeowners pay an effective tax rate of 0.828%, which is lower than the national median and well below what most Americans owe on property. At $1,886 annually on a median $227,800 home, Butts residents pay roughly 30% less than the national typical property tax bill of $2,690.

Among Georgia's lowest tax rate counties

Butts County's 0.828% effective rate ranks among the lowest in Georgia, beating the state average of 0.898% by a significant margin. The median tax of $1,886 runs about 23% higher than state average, reflecting Butts's stronger home values rather than higher rates.

Lower rates than most regional peers

Butts County's 0.828% rate beats nearby Candler County (1.041%) and Calhoun County (1.152%), making it one of the more tax-friendly options in central Georgia. Only Carroll County and Catoosa County in the surrounding region offer lower effective rates.

Median Butts home costs $1,886 yearly

On a typical $227,800 home in Butts County, you'll pay around $1,886 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, that rises to $2,183 when taxes are included in escrow, but you're still below national averages for a home of this value.

Appeal options exist if you're overassessed

Butts County homeowners should periodically review their assessment notices and compare their home's tax basis to recent comparable sales. If your property is assessed significantly above fair market value, Georgia law allows you to file a formal appeal with the county assessor.

Tax Rate Details

Understanding Millage Rates in Butts 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.

Butts County has an effective property tax rate of 0.83%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,886. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Butts County's current rate, or contact the Butts County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.

How Butts County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Butts County$1,886
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Butts County

0.83%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Butts County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in Butts County, Georgia is 0.83%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
What is the millage rate in Butts County, Georgia?
The millage rate (also called mill rate) is the property tax rate expressed as dollars per $1,000 of assessed property value. In Georgia, property taxes are calculated by multiplying your assessed property value by the total millage rate, which includes levies from the county, city, school district, and special districts. Butts County has an effective property tax rate of 0.83%, which translates to a median annual tax bill of $1,886. To find the exact millage rate breakdown for your property, check with the Butts County tax assessor's office.
How much are property taxes in Butts County?
The median annual property tax payment in Butts County is $1,886. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,183, while those without a mortgage pay $1,701.
How does Butts County compare to the Georgia average?
Butts County's effective tax rate of 0.83% is lower than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in Butts County is $1,886, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Butts County, Georgia?
The median home value in Butts County, Georgia is $227,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Butts County a low property tax area in Georgia?
Yes — Butts County's effective property tax rate of 0.83% is below the Georgia average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax of $1,886 is also comparable to the state average of $1,529, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Butts County rank for property taxes in Georgia?
Butts County ranks #55 out of 159 counties in Georgia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.83% and median annual tax of $1,886, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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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.