Banks County property tax
Homeowners in Banks County, Georgia typically pay about 0.60% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,663 on a median home value of $278,100.
Typical effective rate
0.60%
higher than 73% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,663
per year
Median home value
$278,100
In GA
#147
of 158 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.60% — 36% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 23% lower than the Georgia median of 0.77%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,876 for mortgaged homes, $1,237 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 147th highest effective rate of 158 ranked Georgia counties; nationally it sits around the 27th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Banks County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.60%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Banks County, GA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Banks County is 0.60% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,663) divided by the median home value ($278,100) 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 Banks County?
The median owner-occupied home in Banks County is valued at $278,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,663 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,876, versus $1,237 for homes without one.
How does Banks County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Banks County's effective rate is 23% lower than the Georgia median, ranking 147th of 158 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Georgia counties
Counties ranked closest to Banks County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Georgia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | Greene County | 0.61% | $2,425 |
| 145 | Carroll County | 0.61% | $1,566 |
| 146 | Pickens County | 0.60% | $1,990 |
| 148 | Dawson County | 0.60% | $2,430 |
| 149 | Habersham County | 0.59% | $1,403 |
| 150 | Dade County | 0.57% | $1,133 |
Official data & resources for Banks County
- Banks County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Banks County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Banks 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.