Terrell County, GA Property Taxes (2026)

Terrell County owners pay a median of $1,222 a year on a median home value of $111,500, an effective rate of 1.10%. That's the 21st-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

1.10%

21st highest of 159 in GA

Median annual bill

$1,222

~$102/month

Median home value

$111,500

Georgia county median

0.89%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Terrell County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Terrell County's 1.10% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,227
Savings at 10–15% off
$123–$184
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Terrell County vs. Georgia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Terrell County1.10%
Georgia county median0.89%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Terrell County's effective property tax rate is 1.10%, vs. 0.89% for the median Georgia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 21st 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 Terrell County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Terrell 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 $1,222 bill, 10–15% off is $122–$183 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Georgia

Georgia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Terrell 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 Terrell County, Georgia?
The median effective property tax rate in Terrell County is 1.10%: a median annual bill of $1,222 on a median home value of $111,500. That's the 21st-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 Terrell County?
The median Terrell County property tax bill is $1,222 a year, about $102 a month, compared with a Georgia county median of $1,356.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Terrell County?
The deadline to appeal in Terrell County is 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Terrell County a high property tax area?
Terrell County's 1.10% effective rate is above the Georgia county median of 0.89% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 21st-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Terrell 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

Lee County

Rate: 1.00%

Median bill: $2,273

Randolph County

Rate: 0.88%

Median bill: $800

Webster County

Rate: 1.01%

Median bill: $935

Calhoun County

Rate: 1.15%

Median bill: $947

Dougherty County

Rate: 1.39%

Median bill: $1,800

Sumter County

Rate: 1.32%

Median bill: $1,616

Stewart County

Rate: 1.71%

Median bill: $907

Baker County

Rate: 0.87%

Median bill: $1,042

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