31065 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31065 (Montrose, Georgia) pay a median of $2,302/year in property taxes on homes valued at $231,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.99%, which is 14% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31065 is approximately $192, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Laurens County. This is $458 more than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31065 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30021 (0.99%) and 30401 (0.99%).

In Montrose, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $59,813, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia reassesses property at fair market value when it changes ownership, establishing a new tax basis based on the purchase price. Laurens County homeowners qualify for a $2,000 homestead exemption on owner-occupied primary residences, plus any supplemental county exemptions — apply with the Laurens County Tax Assessor by April 1. File your homestead exemption with the Laurens County Tax Assessor immediately after purchase to ensure the exemption is in place for your first tax bill.