Colquitt County, GA Property Taxes (2026)

Colquitt County owners pay a median of $1,051 a year on a median home value of $121,400, an effective rate of 0.87%. That's the 91st-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%

91st highest of 159 in GA

Median annual bill

$1,051

~$88/month

Median home value

$121,400

Georgia county median

0.89%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Colquitt County

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

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Est. annual tax
$1,056
Savings at 10–15% off
$106–$158
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Colquitt County vs. Georgia vs. U.S. property tax rates

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

Key stat: Colquitt 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 91st 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 Colquitt County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Colquitt 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 $1,051 bill, 10–15% off is $105–$158 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Georgia

Georgia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Colquitt 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 Colquitt County, Georgia?
The median effective property tax rate in Colquitt County is 0.87%: a median annual bill of $1,051 on a median home value of $121,400. That's the 91st-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 Colquitt County?
The median Colquitt County property tax bill is $1,051 a year, about $88 a month, compared with a Georgia county median of $1,356.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Colquitt County?
The deadline to appeal in Colquitt County is 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Colquitt County a high property tax area?
Colquitt 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 91st-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Colquitt 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

Cook County

Rate: 0.82%

Median bill: $1,009

Tift County

Rate: 0.94%

Median bill: $1,339

Thomas County

Rate: 0.82%

Median bill: $1,528

Mitchell County

Rate: 1.28%

Median bill: $1,347

Worth County

Rate: 1.09%

Median bill: $1,221

Brooks County

Rate: 1.28%

Median bill: $1,513

Berrien County

Rate: 0.99%

Median bill: $1,139

Dougherty County

Rate: 1.39%

Median bill: $1,800

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