Seminole County Property Taxes
Seminole County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
11% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$113/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.22%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$111,600
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,663
$139/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,118
$93/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#150
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Seminole County, Georgia
Seminole's rate ranks among nation's highest
Seminole County's effective tax rate of 1.220% significantly exceeds the national median of 0.92%, placing it in the upper tier of U.S. counties by tax burden. Yet the median property tax of $1,361 stays 49% below the national median of $2,690 because homes here are far less valuable, averaging $111,600 versus the national $281,900.
Highest rate among Georgia's analyzed counties
Seminole County charges Georgia's highest effective tax rate at 1.220%—35% above the state average of 0.898%. Only Stewart County, at 1.711%, exceeds Seminole's already-steep burden among all Georgia counties.
Clear tax disadvantage in the region
Seminole's 1.220% rate substantially outpaces every nearby county except Stewart (1.711%), with Screven (1.181%), Spalding (0.965%), and Stephens (0.830%) all charging less. The county's tax burden is visibly steeper than regional peers.
Median bill tops $1,360 annually
A Seminole County homeowner with the county's median property value of $111,600 pays roughly $1,361 in annual property taxes. With mortgage levies included, that climbs to approximately $1,663 per year.
Assessment review is critical here
With Seminole County's above-average tax rate, any overassessment cuts deeper into household finances—making a property tax appeal especially important. If your home's recent market value or condition suggest your assessment is too high, contacting Seminole County's assessor about a reassessment can generate real relief.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Seminole 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.
Seminole County has an effective property tax rate of 1.22%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,361. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Seminole County's current rate, or contact the Seminole County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Seminole County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Seminole County
1.22%
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.