31793 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31793 (Tifton, Georgia) pay a median of $1,608/year in property taxes on homes valued at $189,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.85%, which is near the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31793 is approximately $134, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tift County. This is $236 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31793 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31829 (0.85%) and 30233 (0.85%).

In Tifton, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $79,018, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia's basic homestead exemption exempts $2,000 of assessed value from taxes indefinitely for owner-occupants, with no future reassessment. Tift County Assessor processes homestead claims — file by April 1 of the year following your purchase to activate the exemption and ask about additional county relief programs. Submit your homestead application to the Tift County Assessor before the April 1 deadline to avoid missing valuable tax savings.