Polk County Property Taxes
Polk County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
14.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$109/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.80%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$163,500
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,468
$122/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,072
$89/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#45
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Polk County, Georgia
Polk offers below-average property taxes
Polk County's effective tax rate of 0.799% ranks among Georgia's lowest, falling well below the national median rate of roughly 0.85-0.90%. With a median property tax of $1,307 annually, Polk residents pay less than half the national median bill of $2,690.
Lowest-taxed county in this region
Polk County's 0.799% effective rate sits noticeably below Georgia's state average of 0.898%, making it one of the more tax-friendly counties statewide. The median annual tax bill of $1,307 is $222 below the state median, offering solid savings for property owners.
Lower rate than Pierce and Putnam
Polk County's 0.799% effective rate beats neighboring Pierce County (0.915%) and Putnam County (0.723%), though Putnam slightly edges it out. Polk's median home value of $163,500 falls between Pierce's and Putnam's, making it a middle-ground choice for the region.
Median home taxed at $1,307 yearly
On Polk County's median home value of $163,500 and effective rate of 0.799%, homeowners typically pay $1,307 in annual property taxes. With mortgage escrow included, the total climbs to approximately $1,468, keeping Polk among the state's most affordable counties.
Challenge your assessment if needed
Even in lower-tax Polk County, some homeowners are overassessed relative to actual market values. Comparing your assessed value to recent arm's-length sales of similar properties in your area can reveal if an appeal would save you money.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Polk 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.
Polk County has an effective property tax rate of 0.80%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,307. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Polk County's current rate, or contact the Polk County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Polk County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Polk County
0.80%
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.