31512 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31512 (Ambrose, Georgia) pay a median of $800/year in property taxes on homes valued at $150,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.53%, which is 39% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31512 is approximately $67, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Coffee County. This is $1,044 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31512 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30170 (0.53%) and 31518 (0.53%).

Georgia's Basic Homestead Exemption ($2,000 off assessed value) applies to all owner-occupied primary residences in Coffee County and requires filing with proof of occupancy — the Coffee County Assessor's office will process this application within 30 days of submission. Your property will be reassessed to market value at sale under Georgia law, with no state-level cap on increases, so expect your tax bill to adjust to current market conditions immediately. File your homestead claim by April 1 to ensure exemption applies to the current tax year.