Madison County Property Taxes

Madison County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

5.2% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$134/mo escrow

#49 of 159 counties in Georgia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.81%

vs. Georgia Avg5.2% above
vs. National Avg40.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$198,800

State avg $180,827

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,822

$152/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,269

$106/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#49

of 159 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Madison County, Georgia

Madison County keeps taxes modest

Madison County's effective tax rate of 0.809% sits below Georgia's state average of 0.898% and well under the national norm. The median tax bill of $1,608 on median homes valued at $198,800 demonstrates an investor-friendly tax environment.

Low-tax ranking in Georgia

Madison County ranks in the lower portion of Georgia's 159 counties for effective tax rates, collecting $1,608 on a median home—well below the state median of $1,529. It's one of the state's more affordable counties for property owners.

Below-average taxes for the region

Madison County's 0.809% effective rate beats Liberty County (1.053%), Long County (0.997%), and Lincoln County (0.883%), landing it squarely in the lower-tax camp alongside Lowndes County (0.830%). A $200,000 home in Madison County costs roughly $40–$80 less annually than in higher-tax neighbors.

Budget approximately $1,608 yearly

Madison County homeowners with a median home value of $198,800 and an effective tax rate of 0.809% pay around $1,608 in annual property taxes. Mortgage costs push this to $1,822; free-and-clear ownership brings it down to $1,269.

Don't skip assessment verification

Even in lower-tax counties, roughly 20% of properties are overassessed according to research. Madison County residents should verify their assessment against recent comparable sales and consider filing an appeal if they suspect their property value is overstated.

Tax Rate Details

Understanding Millage Rates in Madison 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.

Madison County has an effective property tax rate of 0.81%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,608. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Madison County's current rate, or contact the Madison County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.

How Madison County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Madison County$1,608
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Madison County

0.81%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Madison County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in Madison County, Georgia is 0.81%. 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 Madison 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. Madison County has an effective property tax rate of 0.81%, which translates to a median annual tax bill of $1,608. To find the exact millage rate breakdown for your property, check with the Madison County tax assessor's office.
How much are property taxes in Madison County?
The median annual property tax payment in Madison County is $1,608. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,822, while those without a mortgage pay $1,269.
How does Madison County compare to the Georgia average?
Madison County's effective tax rate of 0.81% is lower than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in Madison County is $1,608, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Madison County, Georgia?
The median home value in Madison County, Georgia is $198,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Madison County a low property tax area in Georgia?
Yes — Madison County's effective property tax rate of 0.81% is below the Georgia average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax of $1,608 is also comparable to the state average of $1,529, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Madison County rank for property taxes in Georgia?
Madison County ranks #49 out of 159 counties in Georgia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.81% and median annual tax of $1,608, 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.