Decatur County Property Taxes
Decatur County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
11.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$113/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.93%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$146,200
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,353
$113/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,352
$113/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#95
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Decatur County, Georgia
Decatur taxes slightly above national average
At 0.925%, Decatur County's effective rate exceeds the national median of 0.89%, landing in the top 40% of U.S. counties. Yet the median tax bill of $1,353 remains well below the national median of $2,690, thanks to lower home values.
Above-average tax rate for Georgia
Decatur's 0.925% rate ranks slightly above Georgia's 0.898% state average, placing it in the upper-middle tier of Georgia's 159 counties. Despite modest home values ($146,200 median), the county's rate edges higher than most peers.
Decatur taxes higher than surrounding counties
Nearby Dodge County charges 0.954% and Dougherty County charges 1.393%, but Decatur's 0.925% sits in between. When compared to the state average, Decatur homeowners feel the difference most acutely relative to their lower property values.
Your annual Decatur property tax bill
On a median home valued at $146,200, the typical Decatur homeowner pays $1,353 annually in property taxes. This amount remains consistent whether the property carries a mortgage or not, reflecting the straightforward rate structure.
Challenge your Decatur assessment today
In a county with above-average rates, overassessment stings even more—and appeals are common. Contact Decatur County's assessor's office to request a formal reassessment and potentially reclaim hundreds in annual tax savings.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Decatur 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.
Decatur County has an effective property tax rate of 0.93%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,353. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Decatur County's current rate, or contact the Decatur County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Decatur County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Decatur County
0.93%
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.