31765 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31765 (Meigs, Georgia) pay a median of $1,076/year in property taxes on homes valued at $115,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.93%, which is 7% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31765 is approximately $90, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Mitchell County. This is $768 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31765 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31302 (0.93%) and 31649 (0.93%).

In Meigs, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $47,946, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia's basic homestead exemption exempts $2,000 of assessed value from county and school taxes with no reassessment thereafter. Mitchell County Assessor processes homestead applications — file by April 1 following your purchase to activate the exemption and check for additional county-level benefits. Request written confirmation from the Mitchell County Assessor that your exemption is effective on your first tax bill.