30662 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30662 (Royston, Georgia) pay a median of $1,300/year in property taxes on homes valued at $173,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.75%, which is 14% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30662 is approximately $108, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Franklin County. This is $544 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30662 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30013 (0.75%) and 30621 (0.75%).

In Royston, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $55,583, 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.