If you’re moving to Georgia, property taxes are one of those “wait… how much?” line items that can catch people off guard. So I put together a quick, simple cheat sheet with approximate effective property tax rates by county, plus a few senior exemption notes.
Property Taxes Per County
Georgia Property Tax Calculator
Homeowners must file for their homestead exemption before April 1 of the tax year in the county where the property is located. This exemption only needs to be filed once and remains in place as long as the home is your primary residence.