Tift County Property Taxes
Tift County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
12.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$112/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.94%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$143,100
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,435
$120/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,102
$92/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#98
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Tift County, Georgia
Tift's taxes run well below the national average
At 0.936%, Tift County's effective property tax rate is less than half the implied national rate, making it significantly more affordable than most U.S. counties. The typical Tift County home generates $1,339 in annual property taxes—roughly half the national median of $2,690. This places Tift in the lower-tax tier nationally, offering meaningful relief compared to high-tax states like New Jersey and Illinois.
Tift ranks slightly above Georgia's average
Tift's 0.936% rate edges above Georgia's state average of 0.898%, putting it in the middle tier among the state's 159 counties. The median property tax of $1,339 is just slightly below the state median of $1,529, reflecting Tift's modest property values and stable tax approach. Most Georgia counties cluster between 0.7% and 1.2%, and Tift sits comfortably within that range.
Tift compares fairly to regional peers
Among nearby counties, Tift's 0.936% rate falls between Toombs County (0.962%) and Treutlen County (0.955%), showing consistent regional tax policy. Tift's median home value of $143,100 is moderate for South Georgia, resulting in mid-range tax bills similar to surrounding areas. The county avoids the higher rates seen in more developed areas like Troup County (0.972%) while staying above mountainous Towns County (0.365%).
What you'll pay on a typical Tift home
Own a median-valued home at $143,100 in Tift County, and your annual property tax comes to roughly $1,339 without mortgage interest deductions, or $1,435 if you itemize deductions. That breaks down to about $112 per month in property taxes alone—substantially lower than homeowners pay in national hotspots. For buyers with mortgages, escrow payments typically include this amount plus homeowners insurance and mortgage interest.
Many Tift homeowners are likely overassessed
Property tax appeals in Georgia often succeed, with homeowners discovering their county assessments are 10-20% higher than market value. If you believe your Tift County property is overvalued, you can file an appeal with the county assessor's office—many win refunds or reduced future bills. Getting reassessed costs nothing and could save you hundreds annually, especially if your home's market value has declined since last appraisal.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Tift 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.
Tift County has an effective property tax rate of 0.94%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,339. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Tift County's current rate, or contact the Tift County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Tift County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Tift County
0.94%
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.