Schley County Property Taxes
Schley County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
11.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$113/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.89%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$152,900
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,714
$143/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,041
$87/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#79
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Schley County, Georgia
Schley's taxes run 50% below national norm
Schley County's effective tax rate of 0.887% sits below the national median of 0.92%, while its median property tax of $1,356 is less than half the national median of $2,690. The county's median home value of $152,900 explains much of this advantage—significantly lower than the national $281,900.
Slightly above Georgia's county average
Schley County's effective rate of 0.887% edges just above Georgia's state average of 0.898%, placing it in the middle tier of Georgia counties. Its median tax of $1,356 runs below the state's $1,529 median, reflecting lower home valuations in the county.
Mid-range rates among regional peers
Schley County's 0.887% rate sits between Seminole County's high 1.220% and Rockdale County's low 0.718%. The county offers moderate tax relief compared to nearby Screven (1.181%) but lacks the advantage of top performers like Rockdale or Stephens.
Median bill stays under $1,400 annually
The typical Schley County homeowner with the median property value of $152,900 pays approximately $1,356 in annual property taxes. Adding mortgage-related levies increases that to roughly $1,714 per year.
Appeal if your home's value has dropped
Rural Georgia counties like Schley often see property values fluctuate with economic conditions; if your home is worth less than your assessment suggests, an appeal can reduce your tax burden. Contact Schley County's assessor's office about a free reassessment if you suspect overvaluation.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Schley 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.
Schley County has an effective property tax rate of 0.89%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,356. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Schley County's current rate, or contact the Schley County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Schley County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Schley County
0.89%
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.