Boston, Brooks County, Georgia Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Boston, Georgia
Median Boston, Georgia effective property tax rate: 1.17%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Georgia state median of 1.00%.
Median Boston, Georgia home value: $168,747
Median annual Boston, Georgia tax bill: $1,669, $731 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Brooks calculated?
Property taxes in Boston, 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 Boston's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Boston, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Boston, Brooks County, Georgia Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.17%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,974
$1,832
How Does the Boston Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Boston property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Boston's median effective tax rate of 1.17% — based on actual property records in Brooks County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Boston's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Boston: rates range from 1.17% in 31626 to 1.17% in 31626, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Boston.
About Boston Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Boston, Brooks, Georgia
Boston's median effective property tax rate of 1.17% is lower than the Georgia state median of 1.00% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Brooks County base levy combined with local school district levies and Community Improvement Districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Boston. Homeowners in the 31626 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.17%, while those in 31626 pay 1.17%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Brooks County. Understanding which part of Boston you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Boston homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the June 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above 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 Boston, Brooks 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 Boston'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 ÷ 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 Boston Tax Rate
1.17%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ 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 Brooks County Tax Rate
1.25%
Median Effective Georgia Tax Rate
1.00%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Boston, Brooks County, Georgia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31626 | 0.34% | 0.61% | 1.17% | 1.33% | 1.67% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Boston, Brooks County, Georgia
When examining property taxes in Boston, 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 Brooks County appraisal district 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 Brooks County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month when notices are sent.
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 Boston.
For example, the median home price in Boston is $168,747, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 31626 has the highest median home price at $168,747.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Boston, Brooks County, Georgia
Source: Ownwell
$86,210
$192,156
$298,102
Median Boston Market Value
$168,747
Median Brooks County Market Value
$130,630
Median Georgia Market Value
$280,310
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Boston, Brooks County, Georgia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31626 | $56,492 | $92,904 | $168,747 | $325,880 | $507,062 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Boston, Brooks County, Georgia
Boston property tax bills are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. For homeowners in Brooks County, that means the amount owed depends on how the home is valued and how the local tax rate is set.
With a median home price of $168,747, property taxes can have a meaningful impact on annual housing costs. The 25th percentile tax bill is $1,117, while the 75th percentile tax bill is $2,734 and the 90th percentile tax bill is $3,449. The median tax bill in the county is $1,669, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
For homeowners, this means a higher assessed value can lead to a larger tax bill, even if the tax rate stays the same. In Boston, understanding how assessed value, market value, and local rates work together is key to knowing why a property tax bill changes over time.
Median Boston Tax Bill
$1,669
Median Brooks County Tax Bill
$1,578
Median Georgia Tax Bill
$2,476
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Boston, Brooks County, Georgia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31626 | $604 | $1,117 | $1,669 | $2,734 | $3,449 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 1 |
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| Brooks Tax Assessor | |
| Website | qpublic.schneidercorp.com |