Dooly County Property Taxes
Dooly County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
21.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$100/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.24%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$96,400
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,848
$154/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$968
$81/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#151
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Dooly County, Georgia
Dooly's tax rate ranks among nation's highest
At 1.243%, Dooly County's effective rate significantly exceeds the national median of 0.89%, placing it in the top 10% of U.S. counties for tax burden. The median tax bill of $1,198 remains modest nationally only because home values here are very low at $96,400.
Dooly has Georgia's highest tax rate
At 1.243%, Dooly ranks among the highest in Georgia's 159 counties, standing 0.345 percentage points above the state average of 0.898%. The county's aggressive tax rate makes it a cautionary tale for property owners seeking affordable rural living.
Dooly taxes far exceed regional peers
Nearby Dodge County charges 0.954% and Decatur County charges 0.925%—both significantly lower than Dooly's 1.243%. Dooly's high rate reflects chronic budget pressures in one of Georgia's economically challenged rural counties.
Your annual Dooly property tax bill
On a median home valued at $96,400, the typical Dooly homeowner pays $1,198 annually. With a mortgage, that rises to $1,848; without one, it drops to $968.
Appeal your Dooly assessment urgently
With Georgia's highest tax rate, Dooly homeowners must be vigilant about overassessment—errors hit hardest here. Request an immediate reassessment from the county assessor; even a 5% reduction in assessed value saves $40+ annually.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Dooly 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.
Dooly County has an effective property tax rate of 1.24%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,198. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Dooly County's current rate, or contact the Dooly County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Dooly County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Dooly County
1.24%
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.