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Houston County, GA Property Tax Calculator
Houston County homeowners pay a median $1,835 a year in property tax, 0.83% of a median $219,800 home: above Georgia's 0.77% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Houston County by home value, at 0.83%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $110,000 | $919 | $77 |
| $160,000 | $1,336 | $111 |
| $220,000 | $1,837 | $153 |
| $330,000 | $2,756 | $230 |
| $440,000 | $3,674 | $306 |
Houston County against Georgia and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County | 0.83% | $1,835 | $219,800 | $80,698 |
| Georgia | 0.77% | $2,341 | $303,300 | $77,353 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Houston County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Houston County?
The effective rate is 0.83%: a median $1,835 a year on a median $219,800 home. That's the 20th highest of the 41 Georgia counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Houston County?
About $3,340 a year, $278 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Houston County compare with the rest of Georgia?
Its rate is above the state's 0.77%. Across Georgia, covered counties range from 0.57% to 1.32%.
How do I lower my Houston County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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