Lumpkin County property tax
Homeowners in Lumpkin County, Georgia typically pay about 0.65% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,989 on a median home value of $307,900.
Typical effective rate
0.65%
higher than 67% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,989
per year
Median home value
$307,900
In GA
#140
of 158 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.65% — 31% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 16% lower than the Georgia median of 0.77%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,238 for mortgaged homes, $1,584 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 140th highest effective rate of 158 ranked Georgia counties; nationally it sits around the 33th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Lumpkin County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.65%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Lumpkin County, GA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Lumpkin County is 0.65% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,989) divided by the median home value ($307,900) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Lumpkin County?
The median owner-occupied home in Lumpkin County is valued at $307,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,989 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,238, versus $1,584 for homes without one.
How does Lumpkin County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Lumpkin County's effective rate is 16% lower than the Georgia median, ranking 140th of 158 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Georgia counties
Counties ranked closest to Lumpkin County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Georgia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | Cobb County | 0.67% | $2,720 |
| 138 | Laurens County | 0.66% | $1,021 |
| 139 | Catoosa County | 0.65% | $1,566 |
| 141 | White County | 0.65% | $1,800 |
| 142 | Whitfield County | 0.64% | $1,391 |
| 143 | Wheeler County | 0.63% | $554 |
Official data & resources for Lumpkin County
- Lumpkin County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Lumpkin County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Lumpkin County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.