31094 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31094 (Warthen, Georgia) pay a median of $1,519/year in property taxes on homes valued at $177,500. 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 31094 is approximately $127, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Washington County. This is $325 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31094 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30204 (0.86%) and 30543 (0.86%).

In Warthen, property taxes represent approximately 4.5% of the median household income of $33,672, 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 Washington County may offer additional county or city exemptions — contact the Washington County Assessor's office to inquire about supplemental exemptions available in your jurisdiction. File your exemption application by April 1 with the Washington County Assessor to lock in all available benefits for the assessment year.