Charlton County, GA Property Taxes (2026)

Charlton County owners pay a median of $1,081 a year on a median home value of $119,000, an effective rate of 0.91%. That's the 72nd-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data, above 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

0.91%

72nd highest of 159 in GA

Median annual bill

$1,081

~$90/month

Median home value

$119,000

Georgia county median

0.89%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Charlton County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Charlton County's 0.91% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,083
Savings at 10–15% off
$108–$162
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Charlton County vs. Georgia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Charlton County0.91%
Georgia county median0.89%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Charlton County's effective property tax rate is 0.91%, vs. 0.89% for the median Georgia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 72nd 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 Charlton County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Charlton 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 $1,081 bill, 10–15% off is $108–$162 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Georgia

Georgia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Charlton 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 Charlton County, Georgia?
The median effective property tax rate in Charlton County is 0.91%: a median annual bill of $1,081 on a median home value of $119,000. That's the 72nd-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 Charlton County?
The median Charlton County property tax bill is $1,081 a year, about $90 a month, compared with a Georgia county median of $1,356.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Charlton County?
The deadline to appeal in Charlton County is 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Charlton County a high property tax area?
Charlton County's 0.91% effective rate is above the Georgia county median of 0.89% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 72nd-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Charlton 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

Ware County

Rate: 1.01%

Median bill: $1,077

Brantley County

Rate: 1.12%

Median bill: $1,028

Camden County

Rate: 0.94%

Median bill: $2,197

Clinch County

Rate: 1.40%

Median bill: $1,205

Pierce County

Rate: 0.92%

Median bill: $1,209

Echols County

Rate: 0.99%

Median bill: $1,110

Glynn County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,712

Wayne County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $1,193

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