Polk County, GA property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Polk County is 0.80%, below the Georgia median of 0.81% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,307 a year on a home worth $163,500.
- Effective rate
- 0.80%
- Median annual bill
- $1,307
- Median home value
- $163,500
- Rank in Georgia
- 115of 159
Median annual bill divided by median home value, Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,600 | $133 |
| $300,000 | $2,400 | $200 |
| $400,000 | $3,200 | $267 |
| $500,000 | $4,000 | $333 |
| $750,000 | $6,000 | $500 |
| $1,000,000 | $8,000 | $667 |
Polk County millage rate by year, 2021 to 2025
In 2025, Polk County levied 7.500 mills in unincorporated areas and the school district 15.000 mills, 22.500 mills combined (24.040 in 2021). On a $300,000 home, assessed at 40% or $120,000, that is $2,700 a year before exemptions. City taxes and special districts such as fire services, listed below, add to it where they apply.
| Year | County, unincorporated | School | Combined | On a $300,000 home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.500 | 15.000 | 22.500 | $2,700 |
| 2024 | 6.903 | 14.000 | 20.903 | $2,508 |
| 2023 | 8.700 | 12.382 | 21.082 | $2,530 |
| 2022 | 9.805 | 13.927 | 23.732 | $2,848 |
| 2021 | 9.930 | 14.110 | 24.040 | $2,885 |
Millage rates for cities and districts in Polk County
| District | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aragon | 6.490 | 6.490 | 7.770 | 8.940 | 8.500 |
| Braswell | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 |
| Cedartown | 10.409 | 10.684 | 10.934 | 10.934 | 10.934 |
| County Incorporated | 7.500 | 6.903 | 8.700 | 9.805 | 9.930 |
| Rockmart | 7.364 | 7.575 | 8.315 | 8.315 | 8.550 |
Polk County compared with Georgia and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County | 0.80% | $1,307 | $163,500 |
| Georgia median | 0.81% | $2,214 | $272,900 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Polk County compared with neighboring counties
Polk County borders 6 counties. Ranked from lowest to highest median effective rate, it places 5 of 7.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleburne County, AL | 0.29% | $417 | $144,200 |
| Cherokee County, AL | 0.39% | $643 | $165,900 |
| Bartow County | 0.73% | $1,901 | $262,200 |
| Floyd County | 0.80% | $1,560 | $194,100 |
| Polk County | 0.80% | $1,307 | $163,500 |
| Haralson County | 0.85% | $1,787 | $210,400 |
| Paulding County | 0.85% | $2,444 | $289,000 |
Georgia statewide: Standard $2,000 state homestead exemption from county and school taxes, deducted from the 40% assessed value. Counties and school districts add their own, often much larger, local exemptions.
Due dates and payment
Georgia statewide: varies by county; most bills due between October 15 and December 20. Confirm the local schedule with the Polk County tax office.
Appealing your assessment
Appeal within 45 days of the date the annual assessment notice was mailed. Bring recent sales of comparable homes, photos of condition issues, and any error in the record such as square footage or lot size. How to appeal, step by step.
How Georgia assesses value
40% of fair market value, then county and school millage applied. Full Georgia rules, exemptions and deadlines.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value. Georgia millage: Georgia Department of Revenue, county digest millage rates, 2021 to 2025. Neighbors: Census county adjacency file. Rules: Georgia Department of Revenue, Property Tax Homestead Exemptions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Polk County, GA?
The median effective property tax rate in Polk County is 0.80% of home value, below the Georgia median of 0.81% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,307 a year on a median home value of $163,500 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Polk County?
About $3,200 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.80%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
When are property taxes due in Polk County?
Georgia statewide: varies by county; most bills due between October 15 and December 20. Check the Polk County tax office for the exact local dates.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Polk County?
Appeal within 45 days of the date the annual assessment notice was mailed. Full Georgia rules are on the Georgia page.
What is the Polk County millage rate?
For 2025, 7.500 mills for the county in unincorporated areas plus 15.000 mills for schools, 22.500 mills combined, from the Georgia Department of Revenue. One mill is $1 per $1,000 of assessed value, and assessed value is 40% of fair market value, so a $300,000 home owes about $2,700 before exemptions. Cities and special districts add their own mills.
How does Polk County compare with the rest of Georgia?
Polk County ranks 115 of 159 Georgia counties by effective rate. The Georgia median is 0.81% and the median bill is $2,214.