Property Tax in Liberty County
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Liberty County taxes above national norm
Liberty County's effective tax rate of 1.053% runs higher than Georgia's state average of 0.898%, putting it in the top third of counties nationwide by tax burden. Homeowners here pay a median of $1,897 annually—well below the national median of $2,690—because homes are worth less on average ($180,200 vs. $281,900 nationally).
Middle of the pack in Georgia
Among Georgia's 159 counties, Liberty County ranks in the upper half for effective tax rates, collecting slightly more per home than the state median of $1,529. The $1,897 median tax reflects the county's aggressive approach to property taxation relative to home values.
Highest taxes in the region
Liberty County's 1.053% effective rate outpaces nearby Long County (0.997%) and Lowndes County (0.830%), making it the steepest tax bill for homes of similar value in the immediate region. A homeowner with a $180,000 house pays roughly $80–$220 more annually here than in neighboring counties.
Expect about $1,897 a year
At the median home value of $180,200 and an effective rate of 1.053%, a typical Liberty County homeowner owes $1,897 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure climbs to $2,094 when including fees; without one, it drops to $1,480.
Many homeowners could appeal assessments
Research shows that upwards of 20% of properties nationwide are overassessed relative to market value. Liberty County homeowners should review their latest assessment notice and consider filing an appeal if their assessed value seems inflated compared to recent sales of similar homes.