Harris County Property Taxes
Harris County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
61.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$206/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.89%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$278,700
State avg ▲ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,703
$225/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,035
$170/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#77
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Harris County, Georgia
Harris's rate and taxes near national average
At 0.886%, Harris County's effective property tax rate is slightly above the national median of 0.720%, placing it in the middle tier nationally. The median property tax of $2,470 is slightly below the national median of $2,690, with median home values of $278,700 very close to the national median of $281,900.
Slightly below Georgia's state average
Harris County's 0.886% effective rate is nearly identical to Georgia's state average of 0.898%, making it representative of the statewide norm. The median tax of $2,470 exceeds the state median of $1,529 due to above-average home values, but the rate itself is perfectly typical for Georgia.
Balanced rate within the regional group
Harris County's 0.886% rate and $2,470 median tax place it squarely in the regional middle, between Habersham's 0.627% and Gwinnett's 0.978%. Home values here closely mirror the national average, making Harris an instructive case study for typical American property tax burden.
Harris homeowners pay $2,470 annually
The median home valued at $278,700 generates an estimated annual property tax of $2,470, or roughly $206 per month. With a mortgage, that obligation rises to $2,703 annually as escrow accounts prepay taxes.
Appeal if your assessment seems inflated
Harris County homeowners should periodically review their assessed values against comparable sales in the market. Contacting the county tax assessor about a potential appeal is free and could save hundreds annually if your property is overvalued.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Harris 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.
Harris County has an effective property tax rate of 0.89%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $2,470. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Harris County's current rate, or contact the Harris County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Harris County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Harris County
0.89%
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.