31535 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31535 (Douglas, Georgia) pay a median of $927/year in property taxes on homes valued at $118,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.78%, which is 10% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31535 is approximately $77, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Coffee County. This is $917 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31535 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30565 (0.78%) and 31907 (0.78%).

In Douglas, property taxes represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $54,208, 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.