30446 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30446 (Newington, Georgia) pay a median of $1,640/year in property taxes on homes valued at $133,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.23%, which is 41% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30446 is approximately $137, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Screven County. This is $204 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30446 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30803 (1.23%) and 31774 (1.24%).

In Newington, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $73,190, 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; Screven County's higher-than-average effective rate makes exemptions especially valuable—verify all available county and city programs with the Screven County Assessor. File your homestead exemption application with the Screven County Board of Assessors by April 1 following your purchase to reduce your assessed value. Contact the Screven County Assessor immediately to confirm whether senior, veteran, or disability exemptions are available to further lower your tax liability.