30268 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30268 (Palmetto, Georgia) pay a median of $2,144/year in property taxes on homes valued at $252,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.85%, which is near the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30268 is approximately $179, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Fulton County. This is $300 more than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30268 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31405 (0.85%) and 30137 (0.85%).

In Palmetto, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $71,792, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia has no statewide property tax cap; your property resets to market value at sale with reassessments following Fulton County's cycles. Fulton County provides a $2,000 basic homestead exemption statewide plus additional senior, veteran, and disabled exemptions — file with the Fulton County Assessor's office by April 1 of the year following purchase. Apply for homestead exemption at the Fulton County Assessor's office within 30 days of closing, and inquire about local Add-on Exemptions that may further reduce your taxable value.