31831 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 31831 (Waverly Hall, Georgia) pay a median of $2,130/year in property taxes on homes valued at $238,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.89%, which is near the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 31831 is approximately $178, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Harris County. This is $286 more than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 31831 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30223 (0.89%) and 30477 (0.89%).

In Waverly Hall, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $71,579, 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.