Douglas County Property Taxes

Douglas County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

36% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$173/mo escrow

#43 of 159 counties in Georgia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.79%

vs. Georgia Avg36% above
vs. National Avg22.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$262,200

State avg $180,827

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,304

$192/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,325

$110/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#43

of 159 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Douglas County, Georgia

Douglas taxes run below national median

At 0.793%, Douglas County's effective rate sits below the national median of 0.89%, placing it in the bottom 30% of U.S. counties for tax burden. The median tax bill of $2,079 comes in below the national median of $2,690, despite Douglas's higher home values of $262,200.

Below-average Georgia tax rate

Douglas's 0.793% rate ranks in the lower-middle tier of Georgia's 159 counties, sitting 0.105 percentage points below the state average of 0.898%. The county balances moderate taxation with suburban home values, attracting families fleeing higher-tax metros.

Douglas taxes competitively in metro Atlanta

Douglas's 0.793% beats nearby DeKalb County (0.919%) and aligns with the region's most affordable suburban options like Dawson (0.632%) and Dade (0.624%). For suburban convenience with rural tax rates, Douglas delivers strong value.

Your annual Douglas property tax bill

On Douglas's median home value of $262,200, the typical homeowner pays $2,079 annually. With a mortgage, that rises to $2,304; without one, it drops to $1,325.

Verify your Douglas assessment accuracy

Even in lower-tax counties, overassessment is common—and a $100 assessment error costs $80+ annually. Request a reassessment from Douglas County's assessor's office to ensure your home is valued fairly against comparable sales.

Tax Rate Details

Understanding Millage Rates in Douglas 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.

Douglas County has an effective property tax rate of 0.79%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $2,079. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Douglas County's current rate, or contact the Douglas County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.

How Douglas County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Douglas County$2,079
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Douglas County

0.79%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Douglas County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in Douglas County, Georgia is 0.79%. 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 Douglas 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. Douglas County has an effective property tax rate of 0.79%, which translates to a median annual tax bill of $2,079. To find the exact millage rate breakdown for your property, check with the Douglas County tax assessor's office.
How much are property taxes in Douglas County?
The median annual property tax payment in Douglas County is $2,079. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,304, while those without a mortgage pay $1,325.
How does Douglas County compare to the Georgia average?
Douglas County's effective tax rate of 0.79% is lower than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in Douglas County is $2,079, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Douglas County, Georgia?
The median home value in Douglas County, Georgia is $262,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Douglas County a low property tax area in Georgia?
Yes — Douglas County's effective property tax rate of 0.79% is below the Georgia average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax of $2,079 is also comparable to the state average of $1,529, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Douglas County rank for property taxes in Georgia?
Douglas County ranks #43 out of 159 counties in Georgia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.79% and median annual tax of $2,079, 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.