Waycross, Georgia Property Taxes
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Waycross, Georgia
Waycross, Georgia has 707 properties with a cumulative value of $56.9M. This accounts for 16.09% of all real estate value in Brantley County. Property taxes in Waycross totaled $770.1K, with an average homeowner paying $1,113 in property taxes compared to the county average of $905. The average property tax rate in Waycross is 1.35%, while the county average is 1.24%. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of the property, which is typically lower than the market value.
The property tax timeline in Georgia begins on January 1st, when the property values are assessed. Property value notices are then issued between April and July, and property owners have 30 to 45 days after the notices are mailed to file an appeal. Finally, property tax bills are issued on September 1st.
Updated November 01, 2023
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Brantley Assessor | (912) 462-5251 |
| Brantley Tax Commissioner | (912) 462-5723 |
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
| Property Value Notices Issued: | April - July |
| Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | 30 to 45 days after notices mailed |
| Property Tax Bills Issued: | September 1st |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | May - December, Varies by jurisdiction, Fulton County - October 15th |
| Available Exemptions | |
|---|---|
| Senior | Available |
| Disabled | Available |
| Homestead | Available |
| Veteran | Available |
| Solar/Wind | Not Available |
| Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Waycross, Georgia
Residential Property Tax by ZIP code in Waycross, Georgia
Waycross, Georgia has an average property tax rate of 1.35%, which is slightly higher than the average rate for Brantley County, which is 1.24%. This rate applies to all properties in Waycross, regardless of ZIP code. However, the effective property tax rate can vary significantly across different ZIP codes in Waycross. For example, the ZIP code 31503 has an effective property tax rate of 1.35%, which is the highest in the city. On the other hand, the effective property tax rate for other ZIP codes in Waycross may be lower. This is because the value of homes in different ZIP codes can vary, and the property tax rate is based on the value of the home. Therefore, homeowners in higher-value ZIP codes may pay more in property taxes than those in lower-value ZIP codes.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each ZIP code in Waycross, Georgia. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31503 | $11,068 | $31,377 | $66,696 | $114,750 | $161,096 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each ZIP code in Waycross, Georgia.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31503 | $184 | $450 | $955 | $1,566 | $2,203 |
Effective Property Tax Rate
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31503 | 1.66% | 1.43% | 1.43% | 1.36% | 1.37% |
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Real Estate Values in Waycross, Georgia
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Average Home Value in Waycross, Georgia
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Average home value over time in Waycross, Georgia
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Total unique home listings in Waycross, Georgia
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Housing Expenses in Waycross, Georgia
Housing expenses are a major part of the average household budget in the state. In fact, housing expenses account for nearly one-third of total expenses for the average household. As inflation continues, housing expenses continue to rise, eating up an ever-increasing portion of the household budget. Property taxes are the second largest component of housing expenses for the average property owner in the state, making up a significant portion of the total housing expenses. As housing expenses continue to rise, it is important for households to budget carefully and plan for the future to ensure they can afford their housing expenses.
Monthly Consumer Expenses for South region
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