White County Property Taxes

White County, Georgia

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

13.3% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$144/mo escrow

#15 of 159 counties in Georgia

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.66%

vs. Georgia Avg13.3% above
vs. National Avg35.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$262,200

State avg $180,827

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,866

$156/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,398

$117/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#15

of 159 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in White County, Georgia

White County taxes among nation's lowest

White County's effective tax rate of 0.661% ranks in the bottom 5% nationally, making it one of America's most tax-friendly counties. Residents pay a median of $1,732 annually—roughly 36% below the national median of $2,690.

Georgia's most affordable property taxes

White County boasts the lowest effective tax rate in this dataset at 0.661%, well below Georgia's state average of 0.898%. This places White among the state's top tier of low-tax counties.

White edges out region for affordability

White County's 0.661% rate is the lowest in the immediate region, narrowly beating Wheeler County (0.753%) and substantially undercutting Whitfield (0.673%), Wilkinson (0.882%), and all higher-tax neighbors. This makes White one of northeast Georgia's bargains.

Your median White County tax bill

On a median home value of $262,200, White County homeowners pay about $1,732 annually—roughly $144 per month. With a mortgage, expect closer to $1,866 due to escrow additions.

Appeal overassessments and save more

Even in low-tax White County, assessment errors can inflate your bill unnecessarily—and the appeal process is simple and free. Reviewing your assessment could unlock additional savings on your already-low tax burden.

Tax Rate Details

Understanding Millage Rates in White 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.

White County has an effective property tax rate of 0.66%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $1,732. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on White County's current rate, or contact the White County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.

How White County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

White County$1,732
Georgia State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

White County

0.66%

Effective rate

Georgia Avg

0.85%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in White County, Georgia?
The effective property tax rate in White County, Georgia is 0.66%. 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 White 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. White County has an effective property tax rate of 0.66%, which translates to a median annual tax bill of $1,732. To find the exact millage rate breakdown for your property, check with the White County tax assessor's office.
How much are property taxes in White County?
The median annual property tax payment in White County is $1,732. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,866, while those without a mortgage pay $1,398.
How does White County compare to the Georgia average?
White County's effective tax rate of 0.66% is lower than the Georgia state average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax in White County is $1,732, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in White County, Georgia?
The median home value in White County, Georgia is $262,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is White County a low property tax area in Georgia?
Yes — White County's effective property tax rate of 0.66% is below the Georgia average of 0.85%. The median annual property tax of $1,732 is also comparable to the state average of $1,529, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does White County rank for property taxes in Georgia?
White County ranks #15 out of 159 counties in Georgia by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.66% and median annual tax of $1,732, it falls in the lower 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.