Macon County Property Taxes
Macon County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
33.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$84/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.16%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$87,000
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,425
$119/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$848
$71/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#148
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Macon County, Georgia
Macon County has highest effective rate
Macon County's effective tax rate of 1.162% is the highest among these eight counties and well above Georgia's state average of 0.898%. However, the median tax bill of just $1,011 remains far below the national median of $2,690 because homes here are significantly less expensive, at a median of $87,000.
One of Georgia's steepest tax rates
Macon County ranks in the top tier of Georgia's 159 counties by effective tax rate at 1.162%, though its median tax of $1,011 stays low due to lower property values. The rate-to-value dynamic reveals an aggressive tax collection approach.
Most aggressive taxer in the group
Macon County's 1.162% effective rate towers over all nearby counties—nearly 70% higher than Marion County (0.704%) and 40% above Liberty County (1.053%). On a $87,000 home, Macon County residents pay $1,011, while the same property in Marion County would generate only $614 in taxes.
Pay $1,011 on a median home
With the lowest median home value of $87,000 among these eight counties and the highest effective rate of 1.162%, Macon County residents pay a median of $1,011 in annual property taxes. Adding mortgage-related fees raises this to $1,425; ownership free and clear drops it to $848.
High-tax counties warrant careful review
In counties with steep effective rates, the likelihood of overassessment is significant—roughly 20% nationally. Macon County homeowners should scrutinize their assessment notice and file an appeal if their home's assessed value exceeds comparable recent sales in the area.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Macon 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.
Macon County has an effective property tax rate of 1.16%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,011. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Macon County's current rate, or contact the Macon County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Macon County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Macon County
1.16%
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.