30417 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30417 (Claxton, Georgia) pay a median of $1,474/year in property taxes on homes valued at $142,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.03%, which is 18% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30417 is approximately $123, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Evans County. This is $370 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30417 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31204 (1.03%) and 30345 (1.03%).

In Claxton, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $54,239, 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; Evans County may offer supplemental local exemptions. File your homestead exemption application with the Evans County Board of Assessors by April 1 following your purchase to secure the exemption for that tax year. Contact the Evans County Assessor to verify whether your county or city offers additional exemptions for seniors, veterans, or persons with disabilities.