Terrell County Property Taxes

Terrell County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

20.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$102/mo escrow

#138 of 159 counties in Georgia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.10%

vs. Georgia Avg20.1% below
vs. National Avg54.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$111,500

State avg $180,827

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,325

$110/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,130

$94/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#138

of 159 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Terrell County, Georgia

Terrell's rate runs above national level

Terrell County's effective tax rate of 1.096% is roughly 22% above the national median of 0.898%, placing it in the upper 30% of U.S. counties by tax burden. Annual taxes on the median home value of $111,500 total $1,222, far below the national median tax of $2,690.

Above average across Georgia

Terrell County's 1.096% effective rate exceeds Georgia's average of 0.898% by about 22%, ranking it in the higher-tax tier of the state's 159 counties. This places Terrell among the counties with steeper property tax burdens.

Comparable to regional peers

Terrell's 1.096% rate closely tracks Telfair (1.091%) and sits above Tattnall (1.018%) and Taylor (0.897%), but well below Sumter (1.321%) and Taliaferro (1.254%). It's firmly in the upper-middle range of the eight-county comparison.

What a $111,500 home costs

A homeowner with a median-valued property in Terrell County pays approximately $1,222 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that reaches $1,325; without mortgage relief, it climbs to $1,130.

Challenge your assessment value

Terrell residents should compare their assessed values to recent comparable sales and neighboring properties. If your assessment appears inflated, filing a timely appeal could reduce your annual tax burden.

Tax Rate Details

Understanding Millage Rates in Terrell 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.

Terrell County has an effective property tax rate of 1.10%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,222. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Terrell County's current rate, or contact the Terrell County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.

How Terrell County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Terrell County$1,222
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Terrell County

1.10%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Terrell County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in Terrell County, Georgia is 1.10%. 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 Terrell 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. Terrell County has an effective property tax rate of 1.10%, which translates to a median annual tax bill of $1,222. To find the exact millage rate breakdown for your property, check with the Terrell County tax assessor's office.
How much are property taxes in Terrell County?
The median annual property tax payment in Terrell County is $1,222. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,325, while those without a mortgage pay $1,130.
How does Terrell County compare to the Georgia average?
Terrell County's effective tax rate of 1.10% is higher than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in Terrell County is $1,222, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Terrell County, Georgia?
The median home value in Terrell County, Georgia is $111,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Terrell County property tax rate higher than the Georgia average?
Terrell County's effective property tax rate of 1.10% is higher than the Georgia average of 0.85%. This difference of 0.25% 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 Terrell County rank for property taxes in Georgia?
Terrell County ranks #138 out of 159 counties in Georgia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.10% and median annual tax of $1,222, 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.