Chatham County Property Taxes
Chatham County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
61.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$205/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.90%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$273,300
State avg ▲ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,645
$220/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,035
$170/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#85
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Chatham County, Georgia
Chatham's tax rate tracks with the nation
At 0.901%, Chatham County's effective property tax rate sits just above the national median of 0.84%, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally. The median property tax here is $2,463, slightly below the national median of $2,690, despite a median home value of $273,300 that's close to the national average of $281,900.
Slightly above Georgia average
Chatham's 0.901% effective rate edges out Georgia's state average of 0.898%, making it a middle-of-the-pack county statewide. The median tax bill of $2,463 runs significantly higher than Georgia's state median of $1,529, reflecting both higher home values and consistent tax collection practices.
Chatham balances between urban and rural
Compared to nearby Clarke County (0.899% rate, $2,444 median tax), Chatham is virtually identical, though Clarke's homes are slightly cheaper at $271,900. Chatham's rate is noticeably lower than rural neighbors like Clinch County (1.396%) but higher than the affordable Chattooga County (0.855%).
Budget roughly $2,500 annually
A homeowner with a median-valued $273,300 home in Chatham pays approximately $2,463 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that bill climbs to $2,645 once financing and insurance factors are included.
Your assessment may be too high
Across Georgia, many homeowners pay taxes on inflated property valuations that don't match market reality. If you believe your home is overassessed, you can file a property tax appeal with the Chatham County Board of Assessors to potentially lower your annual bill.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Chatham 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.
Chatham County has an effective property tax rate of 0.90%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $2,463. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Chatham County's current rate, or contact the Chatham County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Chatham County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Chatham County
0.90%
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.