Marion County, GA Property Taxes (2026)

Marion County owners pay a median of $860 a year on a median home value of $122,100, an effective rate of 0.70%. That's the 137th-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

0.70%

137th highest of 159 in GA

Median annual bill

$860

~$72/month

Median home value

$122,100

Georgia county median

0.89%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Marion County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Marion County's 0.70% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$855
Savings at 10–15% off
$85–$128
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Marion County vs. Georgia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Marion County0.70%
Georgia county median0.89%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Marion County's effective property tax rate is 0.70%, vs. 0.89% for the median Georgia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 137th 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 Marion County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Marion 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 $860 bill, 10–15% off is $86–$129 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Georgia

Georgia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Marion 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 Marion County, Georgia?
The median effective property tax rate in Marion County is 0.70%: a median annual bill of $860 on a median home value of $122,100. That's the 137th-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 Marion County?
The median Marion County property tax bill is $860 a year, about $72 a month, compared with a Georgia county median of $1,356.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Marion County?
The deadline to appeal in Marion County is 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Marion County a high property tax area?
Marion County's 0.70% effective rate is below the Georgia county median of 0.89% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 137th-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Marion 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

Schley County

Rate: 0.89%

Median bill: $1,356

Chattahoochee County

Rate: 0.99%

Median bill: $988

Taylor County

Rate: 0.90%

Median bill: $744

Webster County

Rate: 1.01%

Median bill: $935

Muscogee County

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $1,526

Talbot County

Rate: 1.09%

Median bill: $1,384

Stewart County

Rate: 1.71%

Median bill: $907

Macon County

Rate: 1.16%

Median bill: $1,011

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