Butts County, GA Property Taxes (2026)

Butts County owners pay a median of $1,886 a year on a median home value of $227,800, an effective rate of 0.83%. That's the 103rd-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%

103rd highest of 159 in GA

Median annual bill

$1,886

~$157/month

Median home value

$227,800

Georgia county median

0.89%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Butts County

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

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Est. annual tax
$1,891
Savings at 10–15% off
$189–$284
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Butts County vs. Georgia vs. U.S. property tax rates

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

Key stat: Butts 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 103rd 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 Butts County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Butts 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 $1,886 bill, 10–15% off is $189–$283 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Georgia

Georgia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Butts 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 Butts County, Georgia?
The median effective property tax rate in Butts County is 0.83%: a median annual bill of $1,886 on a median home value of $227,800. That's the 103rd-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 Butts County?
The median Butts County property tax bill is $1,886 a year, about $157 a month, compared with a Georgia county median of $1,356.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Butts County?
The deadline to appeal in Butts County is 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Butts County a high property tax area?
Butts 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 103rd-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Butts 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

Jasper County

Rate: 0.89%

Median bill: $1,956

Henry County

Rate: 0.92%

Median bill: $2,559

Lamar County

Rate: 0.95%

Median bill: $1,910

Monroe County

Rate: 0.69%

Median bill: $1,669

Spalding County

Rate: 0.96%

Median bill: $1,897

Newton County

Rate: 0.91%

Median bill: $2,133

Rockdale County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $1,843

Pike County

Rate: 0.92%

Median bill: $2,456

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