30240 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30240 (Lagrange, Georgia) pay a median of $2,109/year in property taxes on homes valued at $221,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.95%, which is 9% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30240 is approximately $176, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Troup County. This is $265 more than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30240 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31790 (0.95%) and 30529 (0.95%).

In Lagrange, property taxes represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $59,521, 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. Troup County provides a Basic Homestead Exemption ($2,000 off assessed value) and county-specific additional exemptions for owner-occupied primary residences — apply to the Troup County Assessor by April 1. File your exemption claim with the Troup County Board of Assessors within 30 days of closing to lock in the tax savings before your first bill arrives.