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Lanier County

Lanier County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

1.02%

Median Annual Tax

$1,639

How Lanier County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Lanier County$1,639
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Lanier County

1.02%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,964

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,039

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,639

Monthly Escrow

$137

Effective Rate

1.02%

vs. Georgia State Average▲ 7.2% above
vs. National Average▼ 39.1% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lanier County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in Lanier County, Georgia is 1.02%. 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 Lanier County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lanier County is $1,639. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,964, while those without a mortgage pay $1,039.
How does Lanier County compare to the Georgia average?
Lanier County's effective tax rate of 1.02% is higher than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in Lanier County is $1,639, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Lanier County, Georgia?
The median home value in Lanier County, Georgia is $161,100, 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

Tattnall County(GA)

Rate1.02%
Median Tax$1,246

Webster County(GA)

Rate1.01%
Median Tax$935

Bacon County(GA)

Rate1.02%
Median Tax$1,064

Ware County(GA)

Rate1.01%
Median Tax$1,077
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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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