Lanier County Property Taxes
Lanier County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
7.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$137/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.02%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$161,100
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,964
$164/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,039
$87/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#124
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lanier County, Georgia
Lanier's rate stays below national median
At 1.017%, Lanier County's effective tax rate generates a $1,639 median bill—still 39% below the national median property tax of $2,690. The county ranks in the bottom 40% nationally despite having the highest rate in this eight-county analysis.
Above state average, high within Georgia
Lanier County's 1.017% effective rate is the highest among Georgia's counties analyzed here and exceeds the state average of 0.898% by 13%. At $1,639 median property tax, Lanier residents pay 7% above the state median of $1,529.
Highest-taxing county in this analysis
Lanier County's 1.017% effective rate tops all eight counties reviewed, exceeding Lee County's 1.002% and Jefferson's 0.991%. For homeowners in this southeast Georgia region, Lanier carries the steepest property tax rate.
Median home tax bill: $1,639 annually
The typical $161,100 home in Lanier County generates approximately $1,639 in annual property taxes before exemptions. With homestead exemptions and mortgage deductions, homeowners typically pay between $1,039 and $1,964 per year.
Scrutinize your assessment closely
With the region's highest tax rate, Lanier County homeowners should particularly carefully review their assessed values. An appeal challenging overvaluation could be especially worthwhile given the higher rate multiplier.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Lanier 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.
Lanier County has an effective property tax rate of 1.02%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,639. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Lanier County's current rate, or contact the Lanier County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Lanier County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lanier County
1.02%
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.