31064 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31064 (Monticello, Georgia) pay a median of $1,921/year in property taxes on homes valued at $223,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.86%, which is near the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31064 is approximately $160, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jasper County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31064 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31305 (0.86%) and 30055 (0.86%).

In Monticello, property taxes represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $56,961, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia has no statewide property tax cap; your property is reassessed to market value at sale with ongoing assessments by Jasper County. Jasper County provides a $2,000 basic homestead exemption plus exemptions for seniors 65+, veterans, and disabled persons — file with the Jasper County Assessor's office by April 1 of the year following purchase. Submit your homestead exemption application to the Jasper County Assessor within 30 days of closing and inquire about local add-on exemptions that may reduce your taxable value.