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Houston County

Houston County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

0.86%

Median Annual Tax

$1,759

How Houston County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Houston County$1,759
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Houston County

0.86%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,958

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,330

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,759

Monthly Escrow

$147

Effective Rate

0.86%

vs. Georgia State Average▲ 15% above
vs. National Average▼ 34.6% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Houston County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in Houston County, Georgia is 0.86%. 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 Houston County?
The median annual property tax payment in Houston County is $1,759. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,958, while those without a mortgage pay $1,330.
How does Houston County compare to the Georgia average?
Houston County's effective tax rate of 0.86% is higher than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in Houston County is $1,759, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Houston County, Georgia?
The median home value in Houston County, Georgia is $205,600, 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

Chattooga County(GA)

Rate0.86%
Median Tax$844

Haralson County(GA)

Rate0.85%
Median Tax$1,787

McDuffie County(GA)

Rate0.85%
Median Tax$1,317

Appling County(GA)

Rate0.85%
Median Tax$689
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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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