Dougherty County, Georgia property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.33%

Homeowners in Dougherty County, Georgia paid a median $1,781 a year in property tax on a median home worth $134,400, an effective rate of about 1.33% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#158 lowest of 159Georgia counties by effective rate

0.77%Georgia statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$1,781
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$134,400
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.33%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
3.6%
of $49,044 median household income
Owner costs
$1,354/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Dougherty County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Dougherty County1.33%
Georgia0.77%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Dougherty County$1,781
Georgia$2,341
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 1.33% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,988$166
$250,000$3,313$276
$350,000$4,638$387
$500,000$6,626$552

Cities and towns in Dougherty County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Albany$1,694$124,3001.36%

Buying a home in Dougherty County? 2026 loan limits

Related

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Dougherty County, Georgia?

Homeowners in Dougherty County, Georgia paid a median $1,781 a year in property tax on a median home worth $134,400, an effective rate of about 1.33% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Dougherty County?

About $3,975 a year ($331 a month) at the 1.33% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Dougherty County property tax high?

It ranks #158 lowest of 159 Georgia counties. The state median effective rate is 0.77% and the US rate is 0.94%.

Where do I pay property tax in Dougherty County?

Bills are issued and collected by the Dougherty County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.