30217 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30217 (Franklin, Georgia) pay a median of $1,063/year in property taxes on homes valued at $170,500. 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 30217 is approximately $89, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Heard County. This is $781 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

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

In Franklin, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $58,512, 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. Heard County offers a Basic Homestead Exemption of $2,000 plus county additional exemptions for primary residences — file with the Heard County Assessor's office by April 1 of the year following purchase. Contact the Heard County Board of Assessors immediately after purchase to claim your homestead exemption and confirm it is recorded on your assessment.