31533 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31533 (Douglas, Georgia) pay a median of $1,230/year in property taxes on homes valued at $131,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.94%, which is 7% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31533 is approximately $103, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Coffee County. This is $614 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31533 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31771 (0.94%) and 30436 (0.94%).

In Douglas, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $44,211, 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.