39825 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 39825 (Brinson, Georgia) pay a median of $1,670/year in property taxes on homes valued at $142,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.17%, which is 34% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 39825 is approximately $139, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Decatur County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 39825 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30030 (1.17%) and 31220 (1.17%).

In Brinson, property taxes represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $63,885, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia's basic homestead exemption removes $2,000 from your assessed value indefinitely as an owner-occupant with no reassessment. Decatur County Assessor administers this exemption plus potential county add-ons — file by April 1 of the year following your purchase to secure the reduction and explore local senior or disabled-homeowner relief programs. Contact the Decatur County Assessor within 30 days of closing to collect your homestead application and verify the filing deadline.