Out of the 159 counties in Georgia, Chattooga County has one of the lowest property tax rates. Compared to the state average of 0.75%, homeowners pay an average of 0.00% more. Put another way, if you live in Chattooga County, you can expect to pay $7.50 for every $1,000 of real estate value, or 0.75%.

Out of the 159 counties, only 23 counties have a lower property tax rate.  The average Georgia resident pays $1,346 in property taxes each year.  That compares to the average Chattooga County homeowner that pays around $506 in property taxes each year.

Fulton County has the distinction of having the highest average property tax, where residents pay an average of $2,733 per year.  Meanwhile, Warren County in east-central Georgia has an average property tax rate of just $314.

Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding Chattooga County residents that property taxes are due on December 1st.