30021 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30021 (Clarkston, Georgia) pay a median of $2,543/year in property taxes on homes valued at $256,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.99%, which is 14% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30021 is approximately $212, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within DeKalb County. This is $699 more than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30021 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31065 (0.99%) and 30401 (0.99%).

In Clarkston, property taxes represent approximately 5.3% of the median household income of $48,158, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia has no statewide property tax cap; your property will be reassessed at market value upon sale with annual increases determined by DeKalb County's assessment schedule. DeKalb County offers a basic $2,000 homestead exemption on assessed value statewide, plus local exemptions for seniors, veterans, and disabled persons — file with the DeKalb County Assessor's office by April 1 of the year following purchase. Contact the DeKalb County Assessor immediately after closing to determine your eligibility for additional county or city exemptions and to file your homestead claim.