30802 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30802 (Appling, Georgia) pay a median of $2,228/year in property taxes on homes valued at $294,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.76%, which is 13% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30802 is approximately $186, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Columbia County. This is $384 more than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30802 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30041 (0.76%) and 30628 (0.76%).

In Appling, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $88,395, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia law requires reassessment at market value at the time of sale, which means your assessed value will reflect the purchase price, not the prior owner's base. Columbia County homeowners are eligible for a $2,000 state homestead exemption plus any additional county exemptions on primary residences — file with the Columbia County Tax Assessor by April 1 to secure these savings. Contact the Columbia County Tax Assessor's office within 30 days of closing to initiate your homestead exemption claim and verify your assessment.