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Forsyth County

Forsyth County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

0.76%

Median Annual Tax

$3,747

How Forsyth County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Forsyth County$3,747
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Forsyth County

0.76%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$4,025

per year

Without Mortgage

$2,374

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$3,747

Monthly Escrow

$312

Effective Rate

0.76%

vs. Georgia State Average▲ 145.1% above
vs. National Average▲ 39.3% above
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Forsyth County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in Forsyth County, Georgia is 0.76%. 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 Forsyth County?
The median annual property tax payment in Forsyth County is $3,747. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,025, while those without a mortgage pay $2,374.
How does Forsyth County compare to the Georgia average?
Forsyth County's effective tax rate of 0.76% is lower than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in Forsyth County is $3,747, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Forsyth County, Georgia?
The median home value in Forsyth County, Georgia is $493,800, 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

Hall County(GA)

Rate0.76%
Median Tax$2,382

Wheeler County(GA)

Rate0.75%
Median Tax$562

McIntosh County(GA)

Rate0.75%
Median Tax$1,310

Franklin County(GA)

Rate0.77%
Median Tax$1,231
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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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