Troup County Property Taxes
Troup County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
19.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$152/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.97%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$187,800
State avg ▲ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,125
$177/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,293
$108/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#109
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Troup County, Georgia
Troup's taxes remain well below the nation
Troup County's 0.972% effective rate is less than half the implied national median, positioning it firmly in the nation's lower-tax tier. The median property tax of $1,826 is still roughly 32% below the national median of $2,690, despite Troup's more substantial median home value of $187,800. This combination of moderate rates and reasonable home values creates predictable, manageable tax bills for Georgia homeowners.
Troup ranks among Georgia's highest-tax counties
At 0.972%, Troup County sits above Georgia's 0.898% state average and ranks in the upper tier statewide, placing it among roughly the top 35% of Georgia's 159 counties. Despite this comparatively higher rate, Troup's median tax of $1,826 remains below the state median of $1,529 due to higher home values. The county's approach reflects urban/suburban character with more developed infrastructure requiring greater revenue.
Troup taxes higher than most regional peers
Troup's 0.972% rate exceeds nearly every neighboring South Georgia county—Tift (0.936%), Toombs (0.962%), Treutlen (0.955%), and Turner (1.131%), with only Turner slightly higher. However, Troup's higher home values mean residents benefit from services justifying the increased investment. The county's more developed character (including the city of LaGrange) supports higher-tier services that correlate with its higher tax rate.
What you'll pay on a typical Troup home
The median Troup County home valued at $187,800 carries an annual property tax of approximately $1,826 without deductions, or $2,125 with mortgage interest deductions claimed. That's roughly $152 per month in property taxes—higher than many rural Georgia neighbors but still well below national norms. For mortgaged properties, escrow accounts handle this amount automatically alongside insurance and principal.
Challenge your assessment if home value has declined
Troup County homeowners facing economic shifts or neighborhood changes may find their properties assessed above current market value, especially if the last reassessment is several years old. Georgia permits free reassessment appeals filed within 45 days of your notice—a straightforward process requiring comparable sales data. In a more developed county like Troup, recent sales data is typically abundant, making appeals easier to support and often successful.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Troup 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.
Troup County has an effective property tax rate of 0.97%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,826. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Troup County's current rate, or contact the Troup County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Troup County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Troup County
0.97%
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.