Telfair County, GA Property Taxes (2026)

Telfair County owners pay a median of $1,181 a year on a median home value of $108,200, an effective rate of 1.09%. That's the 24th-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

1.09%

24th highest of 159 in GA

Median annual bill

$1,181

~$98/month

Median home value

$108,200

Georgia county median

0.89%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Telfair County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Telfair County's 1.09% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,179
Savings at 10–15% off
$118–$177
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Telfair County vs. Georgia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Telfair County1.09%
Georgia county median0.89%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Telfair County's effective property tax rate is 1.09%, vs. 0.89% for the median Georgia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 24th 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 Telfair County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Telfair 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 $1,181 bill, 10–15% off is $118–$177 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Georgia

Georgia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Telfair 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 Telfair County, Georgia?
The median effective property tax rate in Telfair County is 1.09%: a median annual bill of $1,181 on a median home value of $108,200. That's the 24th-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 Telfair County?
The median Telfair County property tax bill is $1,181 a year, about $98 a month, compared with a Georgia county median of $1,356.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Telfair County?
The deadline to appeal in Telfair County is 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Telfair County a high property tax area?
Telfair County's 1.09% effective rate is above the Georgia county median of 0.89% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 24th-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Telfair 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

Ben Hill County

Rate: 1.06%

Median bill: $1,216

Wheeler County

Rate: 0.75%

Median bill: $562

Jeff Davis County

Rate: 0.93%

Median bill: $1,016

Dodge County

Rate: 0.95%

Median bill: $1,037

Coffee County

Rate: 0.81%

Median bill: $1,014

Montgomery County

Rate: 0.96%

Median bill: $1,140

Irwin County

Rate: 1.11%

Median bill: $1,174

Wilcox County

Rate: 1.06%

Median bill: $753

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