Clinch County Property Taxes
Clinch County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
21.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$100/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.40%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$86,300
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,468
$122/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$918
$77/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#158
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Clinch County, Georgia
Clinch County's rates are exceptional
Clinch County's effective tax rate of 1.396% ranks in the 85th percentile nationally, far exceeding the national median of 0.84%. Despite median home values of only $86,300, this aggressive rate produces a median tax bill of $1,205—a heavy burden on rural property owners.
Georgia's highest tax rate county
At 1.396%, Clinch County's effective rate is the highest among all Georgia counties examined, towering above the state average of 0.898%. The median property tax of $1,205 exceeds Georgia's state median of $1,529 proportionally to the county's extremely high rate, creating significant financial pressure on residents.
Clinch far exceeds all regional peers
Clinch County's 1.396% rate dramatically outpaces every neighboring county examined, including Clay (1.044%), Chattahoochee (0.990%), and Chattooga (0.855%). Rural Clinch residents face tax rates nearly 40% higher than their neighbors, despite living in homes worth less than the regional average.
Heavy tax burden on modest homes
A Clinch County homeowner with the median property value of $86,300 pays approximately $1,205 in annual property taxes. With mortgage and insurance considerations, that figure climbs to around $1,468 per year.
Appeal now to reduce burden
Clinch County's extraordinarily high tax rate makes aggressive assessment challenges essential for residents. Documenting comparable sales, getting an independent appraisal, and filing a formal appeal with the Clinch County assessor are critical steps to potentially lower one of Georgia's heaviest property tax burdens.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Clinch 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.
Clinch County has an effective property tax rate of 1.40%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,205. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Clinch County's current rate, or contact the Clinch County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Clinch County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Clinch County
1.40%
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.