30106 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30106 (Austell, Georgia) pay a median of $1,588/year in property taxes on homes valued at $254,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.62%, which is 29% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30106 is approximately $132, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cobb County. This is $256 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30106 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30217 (0.62%) and 31012 (0.62%).

In Austell, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $65,715, 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 at sale and remains subject to annual reassessment by Cobb County. Cobb County offers a $2,000 basic homestead exemption plus additional exemptions for seniors 65+, veterans, and disabled owners — file with the Cobb County Assessor's office by April 1 following purchase. Contact the Cobb County Assessor within 60 days of closing to file homestead exemption and determine your eligibility for county or municipal add-on exemptions.