Catoosa County, GA Property Taxes (2026)

Catoosa County owners pay a median of $1,475 a year on a median home value of $214,200, an effective rate of 0.69%. That's the 138th-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

0.69%

138th highest of 159 in GA

Median annual bill

$1,475

~$123/month

Median home value

$214,200

Georgia county median

0.89%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Catoosa County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Catoosa County's 0.69% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,478
Savings at 10–15% off
$148–$222
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Catoosa County vs. Georgia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Catoosa County0.69%
Georgia county median0.89%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Catoosa County's effective property tax rate is 0.69%, vs. 0.89% for the median Georgia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 138th 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 Catoosa County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Catoosa 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 $1,475 bill, 10–15% off is $148–$221 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Georgia

Georgia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Catoosa 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 Catoosa County, Georgia?
The median effective property tax rate in Catoosa County is 0.69%: a median annual bill of $1,475 on a median home value of $214,200. That's the 138th-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 Catoosa County?
The median Catoosa County property tax bill is $1,475 a year, about $123 a month, compared with a Georgia county median of $1,356.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Catoosa County?
The deadline to appeal in Catoosa County is 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Catoosa County a high property tax area?
Catoosa County's 0.69% effective rate is below the Georgia county median of 0.89% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 138th-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Catoosa 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

Whitfield County

Rate: 0.67%

Median bill: $1,339

Walker County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $1,353

Dade County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $1,039

Murray County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,111

Gordon County

Rate: 0.71%

Median bill: $1,450

Chattooga County

Rate: 0.86%

Median bill: $844

Gilmer County

Rate: 0.38%

Median bill: $1,070

Floyd County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $1,560

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