Baker County, GA Property Taxes (2026)

Baker County owners pay a median of $1,042 a year on a median home value of $120,100, an effective rate of 0.87%. That's the 90th-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data, below the Georgia county median of 0.89%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.87%

90th highest of 159 in GA

Median annual bill

$1,042

~$87/month

Median home value

$120,100

Georgia county median

0.89%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Baker County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Baker County's 0.87% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,045
Savings at 10–15% off
$104–$157
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Baker County vs. Georgia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Baker County0.87%
Georgia county median0.89%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Baker County's effective property tax rate is 0.87%, vs. 0.89% for the median Georgia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 90th of 159 in Georgia. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Baker County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Baker County Tax Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Baker County deadline is 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Tax Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,042 bill, 10–15% off is $104–$156 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Georgia

Georgia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Baker County Tax Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Baker County, Georgia?
The median effective property tax rate in Baker County is 0.87%: a median annual bill of $1,042 on a median home value of $120,100. That's the 90th-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Baker County?
The median Baker County property tax bill is $1,042 a year, about $87 a month, compared with a Georgia county median of $1,356.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Baker County?
The deadline to appeal in Baker County is 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Baker County a high property tax area?
Baker County's 0.87% effective rate is below the Georgia county median of 0.89% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 90th-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Baker County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment. See www.taxdrop.com/property-tax-appeal-pricing for current pricing.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Mitchell County

Rate: 1.28%

Median bill: $1,347

Calhoun County

Rate: 1.15%

Median bill: $947

Miller County

Rate: 1.39%

Median bill: $1,640

Dougherty County

Rate: 1.39%

Median bill: $1,800

Early County

Rate: 0.82%

Median bill: $1,069

Decatur County

Rate: 0.93%

Median bill: $1,353

Terrell County

Rate: 1.10%

Median bill: $1,222

Grady County

Rate: 0.98%

Median bill: $1,337

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