Columbus, Georgia Property Taxes
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Columbus, Georgia
The city of Columbus, Georgia has 53,812 properties with a cumulative value of $6.3B, making up 83.84% of all real estate value in Muscogee County. Property taxes in Columbus totaled $74.2M, with an average homeowner paying $1,417 in property taxes compared to the county average of $1,540. The average property tax rate in Columbus is 1.17%, the same as the county average. Properties are valued for tax purposes based on their fair 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 | |
|---|---|
| Muscogee Clerk / Recorder | (706) 653-4358 |
| Muscogee Tax Office | (706) 653-4211 |
| 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 Columbus, Georgia
Residential Property Tax by ZIP code in Columbus, Georgia
Property taxes in Columbus, Georgia are collected at an average rate of 1.17%, which is the same as the average rate for Muscogee County. This rate is slightly lower than the national average of 1.31%. However, property tax rates can vary significantly across different ZIP codes in Columbus. For example, the ZIP code with the highest effective property tax rate is 31901, at 1.29%, while the ZIP code with the lowest effective property tax rate is 31907, at 1.12%. This variation is due to differences in home values across different ZIP codes.
Overall, property taxes in Columbus are relatively low compared to the rest of the country. However, it is important to note that property tax rates can vary significantly across different ZIP codes, depending on the home values in those areas. Homeowners should be aware of the effective property tax rate in their ZIP code in order to accurately budget for their taxes.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each ZIP code in Columbus, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31901 | $15,942 | $41,430 | $84,640 | $129,030 | $173,190 |
| 31903 | $20,000 | $29,795 | $42,630 | $58,990 | $73,356 |
| 31904 | $36,000 | $68,752 | $111,140 | $202,680 | $349,194 |
| 31906 | $32,470 | $48,680 | $76,770 | $151,670 | $248,410 |
| 31907 | $47,921 | $60,248 | $86,190 | $117,710 | $159,552 |
| 31909 | $81,019 | $104,940 | $132,935 | $172,668 | $219,007 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each ZIP code in Columbus, Georgia.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31901 | $183 | $408 | $991 | $1,768 | $2,661 |
| 31903 | $71 | $337 | $527 | $757 | $1,014 |
| 31904 | $292 | $618 | $1,249 | $2,387 | $4,470 |
| 31906 | $168 | $484 | $843 | $1,761 | $3,377 |
| 31907 | $206 | $565 | $950 | $1,491 | $2,154 |
| 31909 | $456 | $936 | $1,537 | $2,288 | $3,139 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31901 | 1.15% | 0.98% | 1.17% | 1.37% | 1.54% |
| 31903 | 0.36% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.28% | 1.38% |
| 31904 | 0.81% | 0.90% | 1.12% | 1.18% | 1.28% |
| 31906 | 0.52% | 0.99% | 1.10% | 1.16% | 1.36% |
| 31907 | 0.43% | 0.94% | 1.10% | 1.27% | 1.35% |
| 31909 | 0.56% | 0.89% | 1.16% | 1.33% | 1.43% |
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Real Estate Values in Columbus, Georgia
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Average Home Value in Columbus, Georgia
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Average home value over time in Columbus, Georgia
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Housing Expenses in Columbus, 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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