Property Tax in Macon County
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Macon County has highest effective rate
Macon County's effective tax rate of 1.162% is the highest among these eight counties and well above Georgia's state average of 0.898%. However, the median tax bill of just $1,011 remains far below the national median of $2,690 because homes here are significantly less expensive, at a median of $87,000.
One of Georgia's steepest tax rates
Macon County ranks in the top tier of Georgia's 159 counties by effective tax rate at 1.162%, though its median tax of $1,011 stays low due to lower property values. The rate-to-value dynamic reveals an aggressive tax collection approach.
Most aggressive taxer in the group
Macon County's 1.162% effective rate towers over all nearby counties—nearly 70% higher than Marion County (0.704%) and 40% above Liberty County (1.053%). On a $87,000 home, Macon County residents pay $1,011, while the same property in Marion County would generate only $614 in taxes.
Pay $1,011 on a median home
With the lowest median home value of $87,000 among these eight counties and the highest effective rate of 1.162%, Macon County residents pay a median of $1,011 in annual property taxes. Adding mortgage-related fees raises this to $1,425; ownership free and clear drops it to $848.
High-tax counties warrant careful review
In counties with steep effective rates, the likelihood of overassessment is significant—roughly 20% nationally. Macon County homeowners should scrutinize their assessment notice and file an appeal if their home's assessed value exceeds comparable recent sales in the area.