30161 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30161 (Rome, Georgia) pay a median of $1,428/year in property taxes on homes valued at $185,000. 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 30161 is approximately $119, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Floyd County. This is $416 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30161 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30415 (0.77%) and 31545 (0.77%).

In Rome, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $60,176, 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. Floyd County offers a Basic Homestead Exemption of $2,000 plus county additional exemptions for primary residences — file your claim with the Floyd County Assessor's office by April 1. Contact the Floyd County Board of Assessors within 30 days of closing to ensure your homestead exemption is applied to your first tax bill.