30205 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30205 (Brooks, Georgia) pay a median of $3,756/year in property taxes on homes valued at $492,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.76%, which is 13% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30205 is approximately $313, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Fayette County. This is $1,912 more than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30205 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30263 (0.76%) and 30124 (0.76%).

In Brooks, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $124,375, 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. Fayette County provides a Basic Homestead Exemption ($2,000 off assessed value) and county additional exemptions for primary residences — file your claim with the Fayette County Assessor by April 1 of the year following purchase. Contact the Fayette County Board of Assessors within 30 days of closing to ensure your homestead exemption is applied to your assessment and first tax bill.