Jefferson County Property Taxes
Jefferson County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
39.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$77/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.99%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$93,100
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,137
$95/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$796
$66/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#118
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Jefferson County, Georgia
Jefferson's tax rate ranks low nationally
At 0.991%, Jefferson County's effective tax rate sits well below the national median property tax of $2,690 on a $281,900 home. This puts the county in the bottom third nationally for tax burden, meaning homeowners here pay significantly less than typical American counterparts.
Slightly above Georgia's average rate
Jefferson County's 0.991% effective rate edges above Georgia's state average of 0.898%, placing it in the middle tier among the state's 159 counties. The county's $923 median property tax is well below the state median of $1,529.
Higher taxes than nearby rural counties
Jefferson's 0.991% rate exceeds those of neighboring Johnson County (0.918%) and Jenkins County (0.958%), but trails the higher-valued Jones County at 0.958%. For homeowners, this means Jefferson falls in the moderate range within this rural corridor.
Median home costs $923 annually
A typical $93,100 home in Jefferson County generates about $923 in annual property taxes without homestead exemptions. With mortgage-related exemptions and deductions, homeowners typically pay $796 to $1,137 per year.
Review your assessment for potential savings
Research shows many homeowners across Georgia are overassessed relative to current market values. If your property value has declined or been misclassified, an appeal to Jefferson County's tax assessor could lower your bill.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Jefferson 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.
Jefferson County has an effective property tax rate of 0.99%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $923. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Jefferson County's current rate, or contact the Jefferson County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Jefferson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jefferson County
0.99%
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.