31085 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31085 (Shady Dale, Georgia) pay a median of $1,178/year in property taxes on homes valued at $112,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.05%, which is 20% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31085 is approximately $98, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jasper County. This is $666 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31085 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31032 (1.05%) and 30519 (1.05%).

In Shady Dale, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $49,028, 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.