Taliaferro County Property Taxes

Taliaferro County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

40% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$76/mo escrow

#152 of 159 counties in Georgia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.25%

vs. Georgia Avg40% below
vs. National Avg65.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$73,100

State avg $180,827

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,365

$114/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$803

$67/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#152

of 159 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Taliaferro County, Georgia

Taliaferro's rate ranks exceptionally high

At 1.254%, Taliaferro County's effective property tax rate is roughly 40% above the national median of 0.898%, landing it among the top 20% of U.S. counties by tax burden. Despite the high rate, median annual taxes are modest at $917 because median home values are quite low at $73,100.

Third-highest rate statewide

Taliaferro County ranks third among Georgia's 159 counties for effective tax rate at 1.254%, well above the state average of 0.898%. This ranks it among Georgia's most tax-heavy counties relative to assessment.

One of the region's steepest rates

Taliaferro's 1.254% rate is second only to Sumter County (1.321%) in the eight-county region examined. It significantly outpaces Taylor County (0.897%), Tattnall (1.018%), and Telfair (1.091%).

What a $73,100 home costs

A homeowner with a median-valued property in Taliaferro County pays approximately $917 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that jumps to $1,365; without mortgage relief, it drops to $803.

Challenge high assessments

Taliaferro's elevated rate makes regular assessment review especially important for homeowners. If your assessed value seems inflated compared to recent sales of similar homes, filing an appeal could yield meaningful savings.

Tax Rate Details

Understanding Millage Rates in Taliaferro 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.

Taliaferro County has an effective property tax rate of 1.25%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $917. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Taliaferro County's current rate, or contact the Taliaferro County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.

How Taliaferro County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Taliaferro County$917
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Taliaferro County

1.25%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Taliaferro County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in Taliaferro County, Georgia is 1.25%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
What is the millage rate in Taliaferro County, Georgia?
The millage rate (also called mill rate) is the property tax rate expressed as dollars per $1,000 of assessed property value. In Georgia, property taxes are calculated by multiplying your assessed property value by the total millage rate, which includes levies from the county, city, school district, and special districts. Taliaferro County has an effective property tax rate of 1.25%, which translates to a median annual tax bill of $917. To find the exact millage rate breakdown for your property, check with the Taliaferro County tax assessor's office.
How much are property taxes in Taliaferro County?
The median annual property tax payment in Taliaferro County is $917. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,365, while those without a mortgage pay $803.
How does Taliaferro County compare to the Georgia average?
Taliaferro County's effective tax rate of 1.25% is higher than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in Taliaferro County is $917, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Taliaferro County, Georgia?
The median home value in Taliaferro County, Georgia is $73,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Taliaferro County property tax rate higher than the Georgia average?
Taliaferro County's effective property tax rate of 1.25% is higher than the Georgia average of 0.85%. This difference of 0.41% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Taliaferro County rank for property taxes in Georgia?
Taliaferro County ranks #152 out of 159 counties in Georgia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.25% and median annual tax of $917, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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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.