Giles County Property Taxes

Giles County, Tennessee

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

6.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$79/mo escrow

#33 of 95 counties in Tennessee

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.47%

vs. Tennessee Avg6.2% below
vs. National Avg64.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$204,100

State avg $201,611

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,106

$92/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$788

$66/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#33

of 95 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Giles County, Tennessee

Giles taxes below state and national averages

Giles County's effective tax rate of 0.467% sits below Tennessee's state average of 0.511% and well below the national median of 0.76%. The median annual property tax of $953 represents less than a third of the national median of $2,690.

Giles ranks in state's lower-tax tier

At 0.467%, Giles County's effective tax rate places it in Tennessee's bottom 40% for tax burden. The median annual bill of $953 is roughly $60 below the state median, giving Giles households a modest tax advantage.

Giles offers competitive regional tax rates

Giles County's 0.467% rate sits comfortably below Gibson (0.679%) and Franklin (0.565%), comparable to Hamblen (0.457%) and Greene (0.431%). The county offers moderate tax relief for homeowners in the eight-county region.

What your Giles home costs in taxes

On the county median home value of $204,100, the annual property tax bill totals approximately $953. With a mortgage, you'll pay about $1,106; owning outright brings the bill to roughly $788.

Review assessments to maximize savings

Even in lower-tax Giles County, many homeowners carry assessments that exceed their home's actual value. Submitting a property tax appeal every two years ensures you're only paying taxes on what your home is truly worth.

How Giles County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Giles County$953
Tennessee State Average$1,016
National Average$1,924

Giles County

0.47%

Effective rate

Tennessee Avg

0.50%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Giles County, Tennessee?
The effective property tax rate in Giles County, Tennessee is 0.47%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Giles County?
The median annual property tax payment in Giles County is $953. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,106, while those without a mortgage pay $788.
How does Giles County compare to the Tennessee average?
Giles County's effective tax rate of 0.47% is lower than the Tennessee state average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax in Giles County is $953, compared to the state average of $1,016.
What is the median home value in Giles County, Tennessee?
The median home value in Giles County, Tennessee is $204,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Giles County a low property tax area in Tennessee?
Yes — Giles County's effective property tax rate of 0.47% is below the Tennessee average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax of $953 is also lower the state average of $1,016, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Giles County rank for property taxes in Tennessee?
Giles County ranks #33 out of 95 counties in Tennessee by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.47% and median annual tax of $953, it falls in the middle 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.