30720 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30720 (Dalton, Georgia) pay a median of $1,765/year in property taxes on homes valued at $225,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.78%, which is 10% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30720 is approximately $147, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Whitfield County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30720 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30742 (0.78%) and 30139 (0.78%).

In Dalton, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $65,620, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia reassesses property at fair market value upon sale, and your assessed value may increase significantly from the prior owner's tax basis. Whitfield County provides a $2,000 basic homestead exemption automatically applied to primary residences, plus an additional county exemption — file with the Whitfield County Tax Assessor's office by April 1 to ensure you receive both. Contact the Whitfield County Tax Assessor to confirm your exemption status and review your notice of assessment for accuracy.