31735 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31735 (Cobb, Georgia) pay a median of $2,487/year in property taxes on homes valued at $221,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.12%, which is 29% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31735 is approximately $207, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sumter County. This is $643 more than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31735 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30306 (1.12%) and 31629 (1.12%).

In Cobb, property taxes represent approximately 5.7% of the median household income of $43,438, 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.