31803 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31803 (Buena Vista, Georgia) pay a median of $1,204/year in property taxes on homes valued at $120,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.00%, which is 15% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31803 is approximately $100, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Marion County. This is $640 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31803 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30518 (1.00%) and 30019 (1.00%).

In Buena Vista, property taxes represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $45,646, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia's basic homestead exemption reduces your assessed value by $2,000 with no reassessment as long as you own and occupy the property. Marion County Assessor administers this exemption plus any local add-ons — apply by April 1 after purchase to secure the reduction and explore county-specific senior or disabled-homeowner programs. Request your homestead application form from the Marion County Assessor immediately after closing.