31519 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31519 (Broxton, Georgia) pay a median of $1,019/year in property taxes on homes valued at $152,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.67%, which is 24% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31519 is approximately $85, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Coffee County. This is $825 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31519 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30008 (0.67%) and 30344 (0.67%).

In Broxton, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $41,563, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

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.