Toombs County Property Taxes
Toombs County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
20% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$102/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.96%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$127,100
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,558
$130/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$698
$58/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#106
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Toombs County, Georgia
Toombs taxes rank well below the nation
Toombs County's 0.962% effective rate is less than half what most Americans pay, making it a tax-friendly destination compared to the national median implied rate. The median property tax of $1,223 is less than half the national median of $2,690, even accounting for Toombs' lower home values. This positions Toombs in the lowest-tax quartile nationally—competitive with the most affordable counties across America.
Toombs ranks among Georgia's higher-tax counties
At 0.962%, Toombs County sits above Georgia's state average of 0.898%, placing it in the upper-middle tier statewide. Despite collecting less total tax revenue per home than many Georgia counties, Toombs' rate is one of the state's highest when calculated as a percentage of home value. Among Georgia's 159 counties, Toombs falls in roughly the top 40% in terms of effective rate.
Toombs edges higher than most nearby counties
Toombs' 0.962% rate exceeds neighboring Tift County (0.936%) and Treutlen County (0.955%) by a small margin, suggesting slightly more aggressive tax collection. Home values in Toombs are lower at $127,100 versus Tift's $143,100, which partially offsets the higher rate when calculating actual tax bills. The regional pattern shows Toombs among the more aggressive taxers in South Georgia, though still well below the state's highest-rate counties.
What you'll pay on a typical Toombs home
A median-valued Toombs home of $127,100 carries an annual property tax of approximately $1,223 without mortgage deductions, or $1,558 with itemized deductions claimed. That's roughly $102 per month in property taxes, among the lowest in the nation despite Toombs' comparatively higher state ranking. For mortgaged properties, this amount flows through your escrow account alongside insurance and principal payments.
File an appeal if your assessment seems high
Many Toombs County property owners pay taxes on assessments that exceed actual market value, particularly in declining rural markets where appraisals lag behind reality. Georgia law allows you to challenge your county assessment within 45 days of receiving your notice—a free process often resulting in 10-15% reductions. If your home hasn't sold recently or property values have softened, a reassessment appeal could lower your Toombs County tax bill meaningfully.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Toombs 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.
Toombs County has an effective property tax rate of 0.96%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,223. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Toombs County's current rate, or contact the Toombs County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Toombs County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Toombs County
0.96%
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.