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Stephens County

Stephens County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

0.83%

Median Annual Tax

$1,396

How Stephens County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Stephens County$1,396
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Stephens County

0.83%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,482

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,206

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,396

Monthly Escrow

$116

Effective Rate

0.83%

vs. Georgia State Average▼ 8.7% below
vs. National Average▼ 48.1% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Stephens County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in Stephens County, Georgia is 0.83%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Stephens County?
The median annual property tax payment in Stephens County is $1,396. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,482, while those without a mortgage pay $1,206.
How does Stephens County compare to the Georgia average?
Stephens County's effective tax rate of 0.83% is lower than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in Stephens County is $1,396, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Stephens County, Georgia?
The median home value in Stephens County, Georgia is $168,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Georgia?
Property taxes in Georgia are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Lowndes County(GA)

Rate0.83%
Median Tax$1,643

Butts County(GA)

Rate0.83%
Median Tax$1,886

Barrow County(GA)

Rate0.83%
Median Tax$2,124

Thomas County(GA)

Rate0.82%
Median Tax$1,528
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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.

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