Cobb County Property Taxes

Cobb County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

67.4% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$213/mo escrow

#19 of 159 counties in Georgia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.69%

vs. Georgia Avg67.4% above
vs. National Avg4.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$373,700

State avg $180,827

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,841

$237/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,683

$140/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#19

of 159 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Cobb County, Georgia

Cobb's tax rate ranks low nationally

At 0.685%, Cobb County's effective property tax rate sits well below the national median of 0.92%, placing it in the bottom 25% of U.S. counties by burden. Homeowners here pay $2,560 annually in median taxes—less than the national median of $2,690—despite owning homes worth significantly more ($373,700 vs. $281,900 nationally).

Georgia's most tax-friendly county

Cobb County's 0.685% rate is the lowest among Georgia's 159 counties, undercutting the state average of 0.898% by a significant margin. This advantage reflects Cobb's higher property values and diverse tax base, which spreads costs across a wealthier population.

Outpaces metro Atlanta peers

Cobb's 0.685% rate beats neighboring Coweta County (0.771%) and nearby Columbia County (0.846%), making it the most affordable option for homebuyers in the greater Atlanta region. Even Fulton and DeKalb counties, the metro's largest, carry heavier effective rates.

Median home costs $2,560 yearly

A typical Cobb County home valued at $373,700 generates $2,560 in annual property taxes. For mortgaged properties, expect $2,841 when factoring in county and school debt service; owners with paid-off homes pay $1,683.

Check your assessment today

Even in Georgia's lowest-taxed county, many homeowners are overassessed, especially after recent market shifts. Filing a formal assessment appeal takes less than an hour and can save hundreds annually if your home is valued above its market price.

Tax Rate Details

Understanding Millage Rates in Cobb 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.

Cobb County has an effective property tax rate of 0.69%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $2,560. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Cobb County's current rate, or contact the Cobb County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.

How Cobb County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Cobb County$2,560
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Cobb County

0.69%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Cobb County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in Cobb County, Georgia is 0.69%. 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 Cobb 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. Cobb County has an effective property tax rate of 0.69%, which translates to a median annual tax bill of $2,560. To find the exact millage rate breakdown for your property, check with the Cobb County tax assessor's office.
How much are property taxes in Cobb County?
The median annual property tax payment in Cobb County is $2,560. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,841, while those without a mortgage pay $1,683.
How does Cobb County compare to the Georgia average?
Cobb County's effective tax rate of 0.69% is lower than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in Cobb County is $2,560, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Cobb County, Georgia?
The median home value in Cobb County, Georgia is $373,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Cobb County a low property tax area in Georgia?
Yes — Cobb County's effective property tax rate of 0.69% is below the Georgia average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax of $2,560 is also comparable to the state average of $1,529, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Cobb County rank for property taxes in Georgia?
Cobb County ranks #19 out of 159 counties in Georgia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.69% and median annual tax of $2,560, it falls in the lower 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.