30257 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30257 (Milner, Georgia) pay a median of $2,278/year in property taxes on homes valued at $230,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.99%, which is 13% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30257 is approximately $190, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lamar County. This is $434 more than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30257 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31805 (0.99%) and 30538 (0.99%).

In Milner, property taxes represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $67,974, 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. Lamar County offers a Basic Homestead Exemption of $2,000 plus county and school district additional exemptions for owner-occupied primary residences — apply to the Lamar County Assessor by April 1. Contact the Lamar County Board of Assessors immediately after purchase to file your homestead exemption claim and verify your assessment reflects the benefit.