31066 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31066 (Musella, Georgia) pay a median of $1,650/year in property taxes on homes valued at $148,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.11%, which is 28% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31066 is approximately $138, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Crawford County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31066 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 39842 (1.11%) and 31625 (1.12%).

In Musella, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $82,566, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia reassesses properties at market value upon sale, with no cap on the increase from the prior owner's assessed value. All Georgia homeowners receive a $2,000 Basic Homestead Exemption off assessed value, and Crawford County residents may qualify for additional senior, disabled, or veteran exemptions — contact the Crawford County Assessor's office to explore all available relief programs given your higher effective tax rate. File your homestead exemption application by April 1 with the Crawford County Assessor to ensure maximum tax savings.