31807 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31807 (Ellerslie, Georgia) pay a median of $2,322/year in property taxes on homes valued at $290,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.80%, which is 8% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31807 is approximately $194, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Harris County. This is $478 more than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31807 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30577 (0.80%) and 31324 (0.80%).

In Ellerslie, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $103,547, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia's basic homestead exemption provides a $2,000 assessed-value reduction for owner-occupants with permanent protection against reassessment. Harris County Assessor handles homestead applications — file by April 1 of the year following your purchase to activate the exemption and check for additional county-level exemptions that may apply to your income or age. Contact the Harris County Assessor's office right after closing to obtain the application and confirm local filing requirements.