Habersham County Property Taxes

Habersham County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

13% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$111/mo escrow

#9 of 159 counties in Georgia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.63%

vs. Georgia Avg13% below
vs. National Avg50.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$212,000

State avg $180,827

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,508

$126/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,119

$93/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#9

of 159 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Habersham County, Georgia

Habersham offers lowest tax rate nationally

At 0.627%, Habersham County's effective property tax rate ranks among the lowest in the nation, well below the national median of 0.720%. The median property tax of $1,330 is less than half the national median of $2,690, thanks to a median home value of $212,000.

Georgia's most tax-friendly county

Habersham County's 0.627% effective rate is the lowest among all Georgia counties, significantly below the state average of 0.898%. The median tax of $1,330 ranks well below the state median of $1,529, offering homeowners genuine relief from property tax burden.

Clear winner for low taxes in the region

Habersham's 0.627% rate beats all comparable regional counties, including Grady (0.980%), Hall (0.760%), and Haralson (0.849%). Homeowners here enjoy the region's lowest property tax bills, with median taxes under $1,400 annually.

Habersham homeowners pay just $1,330 annually

The median home valued at $212,000 generates an estimated annual property tax of $1,330, or roughly $111 per month. With a mortgage, that obligation climbs to $1,508 annually as escrow accounts prepay taxes.

Even low taxes deserve an appeal review

While Habersham offers Georgia's lowest tax rate, overassessments can still occur and may be worth contesting. A successful appeal could reduce your already-modest bill even further—always worth a conversation with the county tax assessor.

Tax Rate Details

Understanding Millage Rates in Habersham 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.

Habersham County has an effective property tax rate of 0.63%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,330. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Habersham County's current rate, or contact the Habersham County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.

How Habersham County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Habersham County$1,330
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Habersham County

0.63%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Habersham County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in Habersham County, Georgia is 0.63%. 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 Habersham 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. Habersham County has an effective property tax rate of 0.63%, which translates to a median annual tax bill of $1,330. To find the exact millage rate breakdown for your property, check with the Habersham County tax assessor's office.
How much are property taxes in Habersham County?
The median annual property tax payment in Habersham County is $1,330. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,508, while those without a mortgage pay $1,119.
How does Habersham County compare to the Georgia average?
Habersham County's effective tax rate of 0.63% is lower than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in Habersham County is $1,330, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Habersham County, Georgia?
The median home value in Habersham County, Georgia is $212,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Habersham County a low property tax area in Georgia?
Yes — Habersham County's effective property tax rate of 0.63% is below the Georgia average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax of $1,330 is also lower the state average of $1,529, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Habersham County rank for property taxes in Georgia?
Habersham County ranks #9 out of 159 counties in Georgia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.63% and median annual tax of $1,330, 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.