Madison County property tax
Homeowners in Madison County, Georgia typically pay about 0.76% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,677 on a median home value of $219,700.
Typical effective rate
0.76%
higher than 54% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,677
per year
Median home value
$219,700
In GA
#109
of 158 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.76% — 19% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 1% lower than the Georgia median of 0.77%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,883 for mortgaged homes, $1,348 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 109th highest effective rate of 158 ranked Georgia counties; nationally it sits around the 46th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Madison County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.76%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Madison County, GA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Madison County is 0.76% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,677) divided by the median home value ($219,700) 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 Madison County?
The median owner-occupied home in Madison County is valued at $219,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,677 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,883, versus $1,348 for homes without one.
How does Madison County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Madison County's effective rate is 1% lower than the Georgia median, ranking 109th of 158 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Georgia counties
Counties ranked closest to Madison County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Georgia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | Bryan County | 0.78% | $2,677 |
| 107 | Wayne County | 0.78% | $1,265 |
| 108 | Cook County | 0.78% | $1,221 |
| 110 | Charlton County | 0.76% | $1,088 |
| 111 | Coffee County | 0.76% | $976 |
| 112 | Walton County | 0.75% | $2,563 |
Official data & resources for Madison County
- Madison County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Madison County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Madison 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.