30531 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30531 (Cornelia, Georgia) pay a median of $1,236/year in property taxes on homes valued at $195,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.63%, which is 28% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30531 is approximately $103, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Habersham County. This is $608 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30531 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30067 (0.63%) and 30105 (0.63%).

In Cornelia, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $55,403, 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 Habersham County may offer additional county exemptions for seniors or disabled homeowners. File your homestead exemption claim by April 1 of the year after purchase with the Habersham County Assessor's office. Verify whether your age, disability status, or military service qualify you for additional exemptions by contacting the Habersham County Assessor.