30122 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30122 (Lithia Springs, Georgia) pay a median of $1,723/year in property taxes on homes valued at $225,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.77%, which is 12% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30122 is approximately $144, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Douglas County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30122 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30144 (0.77%) and 30461 (0.77%).

In Lithia Springs, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $64,072, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia reassesses all properties at fair market value annually with no cap on increases, and your property will be reassessed to purchase price at sale. Douglas County provides a Basic Homestead Exemption ($2,000 off assessed value) and county additional exemptions for primary residences — file with the Douglas County Assessor's office by April 1. Visit or call the Douglas County Board of Assessors immediately after closing to claim your exemption and verify the amount is applied to your assessment.