30439 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30439 (Metter, Georgia) pay a median of $1,391/year in property taxes on homes valued at $131,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.06%, which is 21% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30439 is approximately $116, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Candler County. This is $453 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30439 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31092 (1.06%) and 31826 (1.06%).

In Metter, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $51,181, 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 Candler County potentially offering county or municipal add-on exemptions. File your homestead exemption application with the Candler County Board of Assessors by April 1 of the year following your purchase to apply the exemption to your tax bill. Contact the Candler County Assessor's office to confirm all available exemptions, including any city-specific programs that may apply to your property.