30540 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30540 (Ellijay, Georgia) pay a median of $993/year in property taxes on homes valued at $267,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.37%, which is 57% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30540 is approximately $83, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Gilmer County. This is $851 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30540 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30541 (0.37%) and 30559 (0.38%).

In Ellijay, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $73,771, 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 Gilmer County may offer additional exemptions for seniors or agricultural land. File your homestead exemption claim by April 1 with the Gilmer County Assessor to lock in the $2,000 deduction on your assessed value. Contact the Gilmer County Assessor's office to determine if you qualify for any county-level senior or veteran exemptions.