30830 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30830 (Waynesboro, Georgia) pay a median of $1,196/year in property taxes on homes valued at $145,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.82%, which is 6% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30830 is approximately $100, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Burke County. This is $648 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30830 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30707 (0.82%) and 31773 (0.82%).

In Waynesboro, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $50,956, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia law provides a $2,000 basic homestead exemption off assessed value for all owner-occupied primary residences, and Burke County may offer county or municipal add-on exemptions. File your homestead exemption application with the Burke County Board of Assessors by April 1 after closing to apply the exemption to your bill. Contact the Burke County Assessor's office to confirm whether additional exemptions for seniors, veterans, or disabled residents are available in your county or city.