30179 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30179 (Temple, Georgia) pay a median of $1,605/year in property taxes on homes valued at $217,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.74%, which is 16% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30179 is approximately $134, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Carroll County. This is $239 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30179 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30288 (0.74%) and 30537 (0.74%).

In Temple, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $79,311, 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. Carroll County provides a Basic Homestead Exemption ($2,000 off assessed value) and county-specific additional exemptions — file your application with the Carroll County Assessor by April 1 of the year following purchase. Submit your exemption request to the Carroll County Board of Assessors immediately after closing to secure the tax benefit on your first bill.