Laurens County Property Taxes

Laurens County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

30.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$88/mo escrow

#37 of 159 counties in Georgia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.77%

vs. Georgia Avg30.9% below
vs. National Avg60.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$137,400

State avg $180,827

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,337

$111/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$781

$65/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#37

of 159 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Laurens County, Georgia

Laurens has Georgia's lowest tax rate here

At 0.769%, Laurens County's effective tax rate is the lowest in this eight-county analysis and one-third the national median property tax of $2,690. The county ranks in the bottom 20% nationally for property tax burden.

Well below Georgia's average rate

Laurens County's 0.769% effective rate ranks among Georgia's lowest and substantially undercuts the state average of 0.898%. At $1,057 median property tax, Laurens residents pay 31% below the state median of $1,529, the lowest median bill in this analysis.

Lowest-taxing county in the region

Laurens County's 0.769% rate decisively undercuts all seven comparison counties, including Johnson County's 0.918% and Jenkins County's 0.958%. For homeowners in this region, Laurens offers the most favorable property tax climate.

Median annual tax is just $1,057

A typical $137,400 home in Laurens County incurs about $1,057 in annual property taxes before exemptions. With standard homestead exemptions and mortgage deductions, homeowners typically pay between $781 and $1,337 per year.

Still worth verifying your assessment

Even at Laurens County's favorable low rate, overassessments can accumulate over years into significant tax overpayment. Review your assessed value against recent sales and consider an appeal if your home was last valued several years ago.

Tax Rate Details

Understanding Millage Rates in Laurens 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.

Laurens County has an effective property tax rate of 0.77%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,057. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Laurens County's current rate, or contact the Laurens County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.

How Laurens County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Laurens County$1,057
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Laurens County

0.77%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Laurens County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in Laurens County, Georgia is 0.77%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
What is the millage rate in Laurens County, Georgia?
The millage rate (also called mill rate) is the property tax rate expressed as dollars per $1,000 of assessed property value. In Georgia, property taxes are calculated by multiplying your assessed property value by the total millage rate, which includes levies from the county, city, school district, and special districts. Laurens County has an effective property tax rate of 0.77%, which translates to a median annual tax bill of $1,057. To find the exact millage rate breakdown for your property, check with the Laurens County tax assessor's office.
How much are property taxes in Laurens County?
The median annual property tax payment in Laurens County is $1,057. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,337, while those without a mortgage pay $781.
How does Laurens County compare to the Georgia average?
Laurens County's effective tax rate of 0.77% is lower than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in Laurens County is $1,057, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Laurens County, Georgia?
The median home value in Laurens County, Georgia is $137,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Laurens County a low property tax area in Georgia?
Yes — Laurens County's effective property tax rate of 0.77% is below the Georgia average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax of $1,057 is also lower the state average of $1,529, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Laurens County rank for property taxes in Georgia?
Laurens County ranks #37 out of 159 counties in Georgia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.77% and median annual tax of $1,057, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.