30088 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30088 (Stone Mountain, Georgia) pay a median of $1,803/year in property taxes on homes valued at $208,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.87%, which is near the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30088 is approximately $150, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within DeKalb County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30088 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 39813 (0.87%) and 39819 (0.87%).

In Stone Mountain, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $64,734, 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.