31518 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31518 (Bristol, Georgia) pay a median of $1,145/year in property taxes on homes valued at $215,000. 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 31518 is approximately $95, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Appling County. This is $699 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31518 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30746 (0.53%) and 30525 (0.53%).

In Bristol, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $86,750, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia's Basic Homestead Exemption ($2,000 off assessed value) applies automatically to primary residences in Appling County but requires you to file a Homestead Exemption Claim form with the Appling County Assessor to activate it. Your property will be reassessed to full market value when sold, with no state caps on annual increases, so your new tax bill will reflect the purchase price. Submit your exemption application before April 1 of the tax year following your purchase.