39813 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 39813 (Arlington, Georgia) pay a median of $990/year in property taxes on homes valued at $114,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.87%, which is near the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 39813 is approximately $83, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Calhoun County. This is $854 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 39813 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30088 (0.87%) and 39819 (0.87%).

In Arlington, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $45,385, 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. Calhoun County Assessor processes homestead claims — submit your application by April 1 of the year after closing to activate the exemption and inquire about additional county relief programs for seniors, disabled homeowners, or veterans. Call the Calhoun County Assessor immediately after purchase to obtain forms and confirm your filing deadline.