Putnam County Property Taxes
Putnam County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
4.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$134/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.72%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$222,000
State avg ▲ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,793
$149/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,358
$113/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#28
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Putnam County, Georgia
Putnam offers Georgia's lowest tax rate
Putnam County's effective tax rate of 0.723% is among the lowest in Georgia and well below the national median, making it highly tax-efficient for property owners. Even with a median home value of $222,000, the median annual tax bill is just $1,604—still less than 60% of the national median.
Lowest-taxed county in Georgia
Putnam County's 0.723% effective rate ranks significantly below Georgia's state average of 0.898%, making it the clear tax leader in this region. The median tax bill of $1,604 is $75 above the state median, but achieved through a much lower rate on higher property values.
Unbeatable rate versus region peers
Putnam County's 0.723% rate decisively undercuts all nearby counties: Pike (0.924%), Pierce (0.915%), Pulaski (0.912%), and Polk (0.799%), making it the county's clear tax advantage. Despite higher home values, Putnam's low rate keeps tax bills competitive across the region.
Median home costs $1,604 in taxes
On Putnam County's median home value of $222,000 and exceptionally low rate of 0.723%, homeowners pay approximately $1,604 in annual property taxes. With mortgage escrow, that total reaches about $1,793, remarkable value for the county's higher-priced homes.
Still worth auditing your assessment
Even Putnam County's lowest-in-class rate can't prevent the occasional overassessment. Review your assessed value against recent sales of comparable homes—a successful appeal could reduce your already-low tax bill even further.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Putnam 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.
Putnam County has an effective property tax rate of 0.72%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,604. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Putnam County's current rate, or contact the Putnam County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Putnam County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Putnam County
0.72%
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.