31047 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31047 (Kathleen, Georgia) pay a median of $2,337/year in property taxes on homes valued at $278,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.84%, which is 4% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31047 is approximately $195, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Houston County. This is $493 more than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31047 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30557 (0.84%) and 30011 (0.84%).

In Kathleen, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $115,581, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia law requires reassessment at fair market value when property is sold, meaning your assessed value will reset to the purchase price. Houston County homeowners qualify for a $2,000 homestead exemption on primary residences, plus potential additional county exemptions — submit your application to the Houston County Tax Assessor by April 1. Contact the Houston County Tax Assessor within 30 days of closing to file your homestead exemption and confirm your assessment is correct.