39834 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 39834 (Climax, Georgia) pay a median of $1,517/year in property taxes on homes valued at $150,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.01%, which is 16% above the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 39834 is approximately $126, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Decatur County. This is $327 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 39834 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 31566 (1.01%) and 31558 (1.01%).

In Climax, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $47,434, 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.