30521 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30521 (Carnesville, Georgia) pay a median of $1,489/year in property taxes on homes valued at $166,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.89%, which is near the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30521 is approximately $124, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Franklin County. This is $355 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30521 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30134 (0.89%) and 30223 (0.89%).

In Carnesville, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $55,618, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia law provides a $2,000 homestead exemption off assessed value statewide, and Franklin County may offer additional county or city exemptions depending on your location. File your homestead exemption claim by April 1 of the year following purchase with the Franklin County Assessor's office. Confirm whether your property qualifies for any senior, veteran, or disabled homeowner exemptions by contacting the Franklin County Assessor directly.