Lee County Property Taxes
Lee County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
48.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$189/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.00%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$226,900
State avg ▲ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,338
$195/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,079
$173/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#121
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lee County, Georgia
Lee's rate ranks below national average
At 1.002%, Lee County's effective tax rate generates a $2,273 median bill—still 15% below the national median property tax of $2,690. The county ranks in the bottom 45% nationally despite having higher property values than most neighbors.
Above state average, second-highest here
Lee County's 1.002% effective rate exceeds Georgia's 0.898% state average and ranks second-highest in this eight-county analysis. At $2,273 median property tax, Lee residents pay 49% above the state median of $1,529, reflecting Lee's more developed economy.
Second-highest rate, highest property values
Lee County's $226,900 median home value stands highest among the eight counties, yet its 1.002% rate trails only Lanier's 1.017%. This reflects Lee's position as the most economically developed county in this regional cluster.
Median home costs $2,273 annually
The typical $226,900 home in Lee County generates approximately $2,273 in annual property taxes before exemptions. With homestead exemptions and mortgage deductions, homeowners typically pay between $2,079 and $2,338 per year.
Appeal if assessed value is outdated
Lee County's higher property values mean assessment errors carry steeper costs; a $10,000 overvaluation costs nearly $100 annually. Request a reassessment if your home was valued more than three years ago or before recent market changes.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Lee 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.
Lee County has an effective property tax rate of 1.00%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $2,273. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Lee County's current rate, or contact the Lee County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Lee County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lee County
1.00%
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.