Washington County Property Taxes
Washington County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
17.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$106/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.10%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$115,600
State avg ▼ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,666
$139/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$861
$72/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#139
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Washington County, Georgia
Washington County has the nation's highest taxes
At 1.097% effective rate, Washington County ranks among the nation's highest-taxed counties, running roughly 25% above the typical American property tax burden. The median tax of $1,268 still falls below the national median of $2,690 due to comparatively low home values.
Washington ranks as Georgia's highest-tax county
Washington County's 1.097% rate is the highest in Georgia, exceeding the state average of 0.898% by roughly 22%. The median tax of $1,268 falls well short of Georgia's $1,529 median, a disparity explained entirely by lower home values.
Washington leads the region in tax rates
Washington County's 1.097% rate is the highest in its region, surpassing Warren County (1.031%), Ware County (1.011%), and dramatically outpacing lower-tax counties like Walker (0.778%) and Wayne (0.796%). Washington's rate advantage is substantial and consistent across the board.
Median home costs about $1,268 yearly
On Washington's median home value of $115,600, you'll pay approximately $1,268 in annual property tax. Homeowners with mortgages should budget closer to $1,666 once you factor in additional taxes and fees.
Washington residents should prioritize appeals
Washington's highest-in-region tax rate means overassessments hit harder than anywhere else nearby—every dollar of inflated value costs more annually. If your assessment seems high relative to comparable recent sales, a formal appeal can provide meaningful savings.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in Washington 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.
Washington County has an effective property tax rate of 1.10%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,268. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on Washington County's current rate, or contact the Washington County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How Washington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Washington County
1.10%
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.