31816 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31816 (Manchester, Georgia) pay a median of $1,405/year in property taxes on homes valued at $140,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.00%, which is 14% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31816 is approximately $117, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Meriwether County. This is $439 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31816 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30441 (1.00%) and 31020 (1.00%).

In Manchester, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $51,052, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia reassesses all properties at fair market value annually with no cap on increases, and your property will be reassessed to purchase price at sale. Meriwether County provides a Basic Homestead Exemption ($2,000 off assessed value) and county additional exemptions for primary residences — file your claim with the Meriwether County Assessor by April 1. Submit your exemption application to the Meriwether County Board of Assessors within weeks of closing to lock in the tax savings on your first bill.