Oglethorpe County, GA Property Taxes (2026)

Oglethorpe County owners pay a median of $1,597 a year on a median home value of $198,700, an effective rate of 0.80%. That's the 114th-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

0.80%

114th highest of 159 in GA

Median annual bill

$1,597

~$133/month

Median home value

$198,700

Georgia county median

0.89%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Oglethorpe County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Oglethorpe County's 0.80% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,590
Savings at 10–15% off
$159–$238
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Oglethorpe County vs. Georgia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Oglethorpe County0.80%
Georgia county median0.89%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Oglethorpe County's effective property tax rate is 0.80%, vs. 0.89% for the median Georgia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 114th 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 Oglethorpe County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Oglethorpe 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 $1,597 bill, 10–15% off is $160–$240 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Georgia

Georgia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County, Georgia?
The median effective property tax rate in Oglethorpe County is 0.80%: a median annual bill of $1,597 on a median home value of $198,700. That's the 114th-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 Oglethorpe County?
The median Oglethorpe County property tax bill is $1,597 a year, about $133 a month, compared with a Georgia county median of $1,356.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Oglethorpe County?
The deadline to appeal in Oglethorpe County is 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Oglethorpe County a high property tax area?
Oglethorpe County's 0.80% effective rate is below the Georgia county median of 0.89% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 114th-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Oglethorpe 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

Clarke County

Rate: 0.90%

Median bill: $2,444

Madison County

Rate: 0.81%

Median bill: $1,608

Wilkes County

Rate: 1.14%

Median bill: $1,194

Greene County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $2,343

Oconee County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $3,056

Elbert County

Rate: 0.98%

Median bill: $1,126

Taliaferro County

Rate: 1.25%

Median bill: $917

Morgan County

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $2,399

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