Long County Property Taxes
Long County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
28.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$163/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.00%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$196,500
State avg ▲ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,189
$182/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,375
$115/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#120
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Long County, Georgia
Long County taxes slightly above Georgia norm
Long County's effective tax rate of 0.997% exceeds Georgia's state average of 0.898%, though it remains well below the national norm when measured against home values. Residents pay a median of $1,959 annually—still far short of the national median of $2,690—because homes here average $196,500.
Upper-middle ranks among Georgia counties
Long County ranks in the upper-middle tier of Georgia's 159 counties for effective tax rates, with a median bill of $1,959 surpassing the state median of $1,529. The county takes a moderately aggressive stance on property taxation.
Pricier than most adjacent counties
Long County's 0.997% effective rate exceeds Liberty County's 1.053% relative to home values, but beats Lowndes County (0.830%) and Marion County (0.704%) cleanly. A homeowner in Long County pays roughly $60–$150 more annually than those in lower-tax neighbors.
Plan for roughly $1,959 yearly
At the median home value of $196,500 and an effective rate of 0.997%, Long County homeowners owe approximately $1,959 in annual property taxes. With mortgage-related fees included, the total climbs to $2,189; without a mortgage, it falls to $1,375.
Challenge your assessment if warranted
Nationwide, about 20% of property assessments overvalue homes relative to current market conditions. Long County residents should verify their assessed value against recent comparable sales and file an appeal if they suspect their property is overassessed.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Long 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.
Long County has an effective property tax rate of 1.00%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,959. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Long County's current rate, or contact the Long County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Long County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Long 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.