31029 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31029 (Forsyth, Georgia) pay a median of $1,418/year in property taxes on homes valued at $226,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.63%, which is 28% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31029 is approximately $118, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Monroe County. This is $426 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31029 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31078 (0.63%) and 30105 (0.63%).

In Forsyth, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $79,529, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Your Georgia property will be reassessed at market value upon purchase, which typically means a higher assessed value and tax bill than the prior owner paid. Monroe County homeowners qualify for a $2,000 homestead exemption on owner-occupied primary residences and may access additional county exemptions — file with the Monroe County Tax Assessor by April 1. Submit your homestead exemption application to the Monroe County Tax Assessor right after closing to ensure the exemption applies to your first property tax bill.