Fayette County Property Taxes
Fayette County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
107.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$264/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.78%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$405,600
State avg ▲ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,499
$292/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,438
$203/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#41
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Fayette County, Georgia
Fayette County taxes run moderate nationwide
Fayette County's effective tax rate of 0.781% sits below the national median of 0.927%, placing it in the lower-middle range of U.S. counties. However, at $3,168 annually, median taxes exceed the national median of $2,690 by $478, driven by Fayette's higher median home values of $405,600.
Below state average rate, above median tax
At 0.781%, Fayette County's effective rate falls below Georgia's state average of 0.898%, yet median taxes of $3,168 far exceed the state median of $1,529. Higher home values mean Fayette ranks among Georgia's pricier counties despite a favorable rate.
Fayette's affluent tax position
Fayette County ($3,168 annually) pays dramatically more than all other profiled counties due to median home values of $405,600—nearly three times the regional average. The 0.781% rate is competitive, but the underlying property values drive Fayette's premium tax bills.
Your estimated annual tax bill
On Fayette County's median home value of $405,600, homeowners pay approximately $3,168 annually at the 0.781% effective rate. With mortgage and homestead exemptions applied, most residents pay around $2,438 per year.
Challenge overvaluation on expensive homes
Fayette County homeowners with high-value properties should rigorously verify their assessments, as even small percentage errors translate to large dollar amounts. If recent comparable sales suggest overvaluation, filing an appeal could save hundreds annually on your substantial tax bill.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Fayette 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.
Fayette County has an effective property tax rate of 0.78%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $3,168. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Fayette County's current rate, or contact the Fayette County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Fayette County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Fayette County
0.78%
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.