30260 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30260 (Morrow, Georgia) pay a median of $1,558/year in property taxes on homes valued at $189,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.82%, which is 6% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30260 is approximately $130, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Clayton County. This is $286 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30260 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31773 (0.82%) and 30707 (0.82%).

In Morrow, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $55,212, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia law provides a $2,000 basic homestead exemption off assessed value for all owner-occupied primary residences, with Clayton County offering additional local exemptions—contact the Clayton County Assessor's office to confirm combined savings. File your homestead exemption application with the Clayton County Board of Assessors by April 1 following your purchase to lock in the exemption for that tax year. Request a copy of your Notice of Assessment once filed to verify the $2,000 reduction is applied.