Tift County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 9,483.
The median annual property tax in Tift County is $1,339, which is 12% lower than the Georgia state average and 30% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.94% on a median home value of $143,100. Property taxes represent 2.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,339
-12% vs State
-30% vs US
Median Home Value
$143,100
-21% vs State
-32% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.94%
+4% vs State
-1% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,435
$120/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,102
$92/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,339 -1.5% | 0.94% |
| 2022 | $1,360 -4.8% | 0.97% |
| 2021 | $1,428 +4.5% | 1.09% |
| 2020 | $1,366 -1.0% | 1.11% |
| 2019 | $1,380 | 1.17% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$53,165
per year
Monthly Tax
$112
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Mitchell County
Tax: $1,347/yr Rate: 1.28%
Butts County
Tax: $1,886/yr Rate: 0.83%
Wilkes County
Tax: $1,194/yr Rate: 1.14%
Dooly County
Tax: $1,198/yr Rate: 1.24%
Jenkins County
Tax: $777/yr Rate: 0.96%
Cobb County
Tax: $2,560/yr Rate: 0.69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Tift County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Tift County is $1,339 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.94% on a median home value of $143,100.
How does Tift County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Tift County are 30% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.94% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Tift County? ▼
In Tift County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,435 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,102. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Tift County? ▼
Property taxes in Tift County represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $53,165. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.