31709 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31709 (Americus, Georgia) pay a median of $1,671/year in property taxes on homes valued at $130,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.28%, which is 47% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31709 is approximately $139, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sumter County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31709 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30079 (1.28%) and 31041 (1.28%).

In Americus, property taxes represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $41,400, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia's basic homestead exemption reduces your assessed value by $2,000 statewide at the time of purchase, with no reassessment of value thereafter unless you move. Sumter County Assessor offers this exemption plus potential county and city add-ons — file your homestead application with the Sumter County Assessor's office by April 1 of the year following your purchase to lock in tax savings. Contact the assessor immediately after closing to confirm your exemption filing deadline and verify the $2,000 reduction appears on your first tax bill.