Ray City, Georgia Property Taxes
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Ray City, Georgia
Ray City has 425 properties with a cumulative value of $41.0M, representing 12.06% of all real estate value in Lanier County. Property taxes in Ray City totaled $531.8K, with an average homeowner paying $1,251 in property taxes compared to the county average of $1,338. The average property tax rate in Ray City is 1.30%, while the county average is 1.37%. 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 | |
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Lanier Clerk of Court | (229) 482-3594 |
Important Dates | |
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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 | |
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Senior | Available |
Disabled | Available |
Homestead | Available |
Veteran | Available |
Solar/Wind | Not Available |
Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Ray City, Georgia
Residential Property Tax by ZIP code in Ray City, Georgia
Ray City has an average property tax rate of 1.30%, which is slightly lower than the average property tax rate of 1.37% in Lanier County. This means that homeowners in Ray City pay slightly less in property taxes than the average homeowner in Lanier County. However, property tax rates can vary significantly across different ZIP codes in Ray City. For example, the ZIP code 31645 has an effective property tax rate of 1.3%, which is higher than the average rate in Ray City. This is likely due to the higher home values in this ZIP code compared to other ZIP codes in Ray City.
Overall, Ray City has a slightly lower property tax rate than the average rate in Lanier County. However, property tax rates can vary significantly across different ZIP codes in Ray City, depending on the home values in each ZIP code. Homeowners in higher-value ZIP codes tend to pay higher 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 Ray City, 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 |
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31645 | $20,020 | $36,825 | $110,900 | $130,000 | $150,860 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each ZIP code in Ray City, Georgia.
ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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31645 | $260 | $478 | $1,438 | $1,686 | $1,956 |
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 |
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31645 | 1.30% | 1.30% | 1.30% | 1.30% | 1.30% |
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Real Estate Values in Ray City, Georgia
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Average Home Value in Ray City, Georgia
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Housing Expenses in Ray City, 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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