Habersham County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 11,985.
The median annual property tax in Habersham County is $1,330, which is 13% lower than the Georgia state average and 31% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.63% on a median home value of $212,000. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,330
-13% vs State
-31% vs US
Median Home Value
$212,000
+17% vs State
+0% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.63%
-30% vs State
-34% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,508
$126/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,119
$93/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,330 +3.3% | 0.63% |
| 2022 | $1,287 +11.2% | 0.68% |
| 2021 | $1,157 +3.0% | 0.72% |
| 2020 | $1,123 +1.8% | 0.72% |
| 2019 | $1,103 | 0.73% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$65,622
per year
Monthly Tax
$111
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Early County
Tax: $1,069/yr Rate: 0.82%
Hancock County
Tax: $869/yr Rate: 0.99%
Effingham County
Tax: $2,344/yr Rate: 0.96%
Telfair County
Tax: $1,181/yr Rate: 1.09%
Rockdale County
Tax: $1,843/yr Rate: 0.72%
Webster County
Tax: $935/yr Rate: 1.01%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Habersham County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Habersham County is $1,330 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.63% on a median home value of $212,000.
How does Habersham County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Habersham County are 31% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.63% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Habersham County? ▼
In Habersham County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,508 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,119. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Habersham County? ▼
Property taxes in Habersham County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $65,622. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.