Homer, Banks County, Georgia Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Homer, Georgia
Median Homer, Georgia effective property tax rate: 0.78%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Georgia state median of 1.00%.
Median Homer, Georgia home value: $296,401
Median annual Homer, Georgia tax bill: $2,118, $282 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Banks calculated?
Property taxes in Homer, Georgia are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Homer's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Homer, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Homer, Banks County, Georgia Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.78%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$2,312
$2,145
How Does the Homer Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Homer property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property’s assessed value, and our calculator applies Homer’s median effective tax rate of 0.78% — based on actual property records in Banks County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property’s estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment process uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home’s market value. Our calculator applies Homer’s median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Homer’s rate is lower than Georgia’s 1.00% median tax rate and below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. The median property tax bill is $2,118, which is $282 lower than the state median bill. Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Homer, but the ZIP code shown here, 30547, has the same median tax bill at both the high and low end.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Homer.
About Homer Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Homer, Banks, Georgia
Homer’s median effective property tax rate of 0.78% is lower than the Georgia state median of 1.00% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Banks County base levy and local taxing jurisdictions that affect assessed values across the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Homer. Homeowners in the 30547 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.78%, while those in the same ZIP code also pay 0.78%. This means there is no spread in the city’s median rate, but your assessed value still plays a major role in what you owe.
Homer homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before the July 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Homer, Banks County, Georgia
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Homer's effective property tax rate to other cities in Georgia and the median property tax rates in Georgia and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Homer Tax Rate
0.78%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Banks County Tax Rate
0.78%
Median Effective Georgia Tax Rate
1.00%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Homer, Banks County, Georgia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30547 | 0.45% | 0.66% | 0.78% | 0.79% | 0.79% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Homer, Banks County, Georgia
When examining property taxes in Homer, Georgia, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Banks County tax assessor estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Banks County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Homer.
For example, the median home price in Homer is $296,401, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 30547 has the highest median home price at $296,401.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Homer, Banks County, Georgia
Source: Ownwell
$186,922
$244,527
$302,131
Median Homer Market Value
$296,401
Median Banks County Market Value
$284,281
Median Georgia Market Value
$280,310
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Homer, Banks County, Georgia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30547 | $96,683 | $188,229 | $296,401 | $425,476 | $615,847 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Homer, Banks County, Georgia
Property tax bills in Homer are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set for Banks County and other taxing authorities. When a property’s market value changes, the assessed value can change too, which affects the final bill homeowners receive. For a home with a median price of $296,401, the tax bill is shaped by how that value is assessed and how local rates are applied.
Homeowners in Homer typically see bills that vary widely depending on the property and its location. The 25th percentile tax bill is $1,285, while the 75th percentile is $2,896. At the higher end, the 90th percentile reaches $4,070. The median tax bill is $2,118, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and also below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
These differences matter because even small changes in assessed value or tax rates can raise or lower a homeowner’s annual property tax burden.
Median Homer Tax Bill
$2,118
Median Banks County Tax Bill
$1,992
Median Georgia Tax Bill
$2,476
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Homer, Banks County, Georgia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30547 | $620 | $1,285 | $2,118 | $2,896 | $4,070 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | July 1 |
Links | |
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| Banks Tax Assessor | |
| Website | qpublic.schneidercorp.com |