Homeowners in Douglas County, Georgia paid a median $2,212 a year in property tax on a median home worth $296,900, an effective rate of about 0.75% (Census 2020–2024).
0.77%Georgia statewide · US 0.94%
How Douglas County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.75% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,118 | $93 |
| $250,000 | $1,863 | $155 |
| $350,000 | $2,608 | $217 |
| $500,000 | $3,725 | $310 |
Cities and towns in Douglas County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglasville | $3,286 | $359,200 | 0.91% |
| Lithia Springs | $1,422 | $220,000 | 0.65% |
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Related
- Georgia property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Oglethorpe County, GA0.75% effective
- Walker County, GA0.75% effective
- Fayette County, GA0.75% effective
- Polk County, GA0.75% effective
- Bulloch County, GA0.75% effective
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.
Major Cities & Counties in Georgia
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Atlanta pop. 505,268
- Columbus pop. 203,711
- Augusta-Richmond County pop. 201,528
- Macon-Bibb County pop. 156,578
- Savannah pop. 147,898
- Athens-Clarke County pop. 127,345
- South Fulton pop. 110,471
- Sandy Springs pop. 107,087
- Roswell pop. 92,621
- Warner Robins pop. 82,990
- Fulton County pop. 1,076,561
- Gwinnett County pop. 979,864
- Cobb County pop. 775,208
- DeKalb County pop. 765,351
- Chatham County pop. 300,879
- Clayton County pop. 298,924
- Cherokee County pop. 281,032
- Forsyth County pop. 267,287
- Henry County pop. 249,960
- Hall County pop. 212,705
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Douglas County, Georgia?
Homeowners in Douglas County, Georgia paid a median $2,212 a year in property tax on a median home worth $296,900, an effective rate of about 0.75% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Douglas County?
About $2,235 a year ($186 a month) at the 0.75% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Douglas County property tax high?
It ranks #42 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 Douglas County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Douglas County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.