Barrow County, GA Property Taxes (2026)

Barrow County owners pay a median of $2,124 a year on a median home value of $255,200, an effective rate of 0.83%. That's the 102nd-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

0.83%

102nd highest of 159 in GA

Median annual bill

$2,124

~$177/month

Median home value

$255,200

Georgia county median

0.89%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Barrow County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Barrow County's 0.83% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,118
Savings at 10–15% off
$212–$318
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Barrow County vs. Georgia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Barrow County0.83%
Georgia county median0.89%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Barrow County's effective property tax rate is 0.83%, vs. 0.89% for the median Georgia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 102nd 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 Barrow County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Barrow 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 $2,124 bill, 10–15% off is $212–$319 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Georgia

Georgia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Barrow 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 Barrow County, Georgia?
The median effective property tax rate in Barrow County is 0.83%: a median annual bill of $2,124 on a median home value of $255,200. That's the 102nd-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 Barrow County?
The median Barrow County property tax bill is $2,124 a year, about $177 a month, compared with a Georgia county median of $1,356.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Barrow County?
The deadline to appeal in Barrow County is 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Barrow County a high property tax area?
Barrow County's 0.83% effective rate is below the Georgia county median of 0.89% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 102nd-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Barrow 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

Jackson County

Rate: 0.88%

Median bill: $2,761

Walton County

Rate: 0.81%

Median bill: $2,431

Gwinnett County

Rate: 0.98%

Median bill: $3,381

Oconee County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $3,056

Clarke County

Rate: 0.90%

Median bill: $2,444

Hall County

Rate: 0.76%

Median bill: $2,382

Banks County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $1,586

Forsyth County

Rate: 0.76%

Median bill: $3,747

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