30016 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30016 (Covington, Georgia) pay a median of $1,977/year in property taxes on homes valued at $218,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.90%, which is 4% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30016 is approximately $165, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Newton County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30016 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30295 (0.90%) and 31054 (0.90%).

In Covington, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $74,276, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia has no statewide property tax cap; your property is reassessed at market value upon sale with reassessments continuing on Newton County's schedule. Newton County provides a $2,000 basic homestead exemption statewide plus additional exemptions for seniors, veterans, and disabled residents — file with the Newton County Assessor's office by April 1 of the year following purchase. File your homestead exemption application with the Newton County Assessor before your first tax bill arrives and ask about any local add-on exemptions available.