Taliaferro County, GA Property Taxes (2026)

Taliaferro County owners pay a median of $917 a year on a median home value of $73,100, an effective rate of 1.25%. That's the 8th-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

1.25%

8th highest of 159 in GA

Median annual bill

$917

~$76/month

Median home value

$73,100

Georgia county median

0.89%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Taliaferro County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Taliaferro County's 1.25% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$914
Savings at 10–15% off
$91–$137
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Taliaferro County vs. Georgia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Taliaferro County1.25%
Georgia county median0.89%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Taliaferro County's effective property tax rate is 1.25%, vs. 0.89% for the median Georgia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 8th 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 Taliaferro County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Taliaferro 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 $917 bill, 10–15% off is $92–$138 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Georgia

Georgia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Taliaferro 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 Taliaferro County, Georgia?
The median effective property tax rate in Taliaferro County is 1.25%: a median annual bill of $917 on a median home value of $73,100. That's the 8th-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 Taliaferro County?
The median Taliaferro County property tax bill is $917 a year, about $76 a month, compared with a Georgia county median of $1,356.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Taliaferro County?
The deadline to appeal in Taliaferro County is 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Taliaferro County a high property tax area?
Taliaferro County's 1.25% effective rate is above the Georgia county median of 0.89% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 8th-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Taliaferro 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

Warren County

Rate: 1.03%

Median bill: $804

Greene County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $2,343

Wilkes County

Rate: 1.14%

Median bill: $1,194

Hancock County

Rate: 0.99%

Median bill: $869

McDuffie County

Rate: 0.85%

Median bill: $1,317

Oglethorpe County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $1,597

Glascock County

Rate: 0.99%

Median bill: $1,214

Lincoln County

Rate: 0.88%

Median bill: $1,445

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