31794 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31794 (Tifton, Georgia) pay a median of $1,226/year in property taxes on homes valued at $111,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.10%, which is 25% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31794 is approximately $102, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tift County. This is $618 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31794 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31201 (1.09%) and 30673 (1.10%).

In Tifton, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $44,569, 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.