31787 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31787 (Smithville, Georgia) pay a median of $2,378/year in property taxes on homes valued at $236,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.01%, which is 15% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31787 is approximately $198, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lee County. This is $534 more than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31787 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30307 (1.01%) and 30044 (1.01%).

In Smithville, property taxes represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $76,120, 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.