31763 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31763 (Leesburg, Georgia) pay a median of $2,247/year in property taxes on homes valued at $224,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.00%, which is 14% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31763 is approximately $187, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lee County. This is $403 more than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31763 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30043 (1.00%) and 31087 (1.00%).

In Leesburg, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $84,593, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia's basic homestead exemption removes $2,000 from your assessed value with permanent protection against reassessment as long as you occupy the home. Lee County Assessor processes homestead claims — submit your application by April 1 of the year after purchase to activate this exemption and explore any county-specific relief programs. Call the Lee County Assessor immediately after closing to request the homestead form and confirm the filing deadline.