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Columbia County

Columbia County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

0.85%

Median Annual Tax

$2,431

How Columbia County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Columbia County$2,431
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Columbia County

0.85%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$2,622

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,744

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$2,431

Monthly Escrow

$203

Effective Rate

0.85%

vs. Georgia State Average▲ 59% above
vs. National Average▼ 9.6% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Columbia County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in Columbia County, Georgia is 0.85%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Columbia County?
The median annual property tax payment in Columbia County is $2,431. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,622, while those without a mortgage pay $1,744.
How does Columbia County compare to the Georgia average?
Columbia County's effective tax rate of 0.85% is lower than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in Columbia County is $2,431, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Columbia County, Georgia?
The median home value in Columbia County, Georgia is $287,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Georgia?
Property taxes in Georgia are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Paulding County(GA)

Rate0.85%
Median Tax$2,444

Appling County(GA)

Rate0.85%
Median Tax$689

Quitman County(GA)

Rate0.84%
Median Tax$869

McDuffie County(GA)

Rate0.85%
Median Tax$1,317
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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.

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