Griffin, Lamar County, Georgia Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Griffin, Georgia
Median Griffin, Georgia effective property tax rate: 1.00%, slightly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and equal to the Georgia state median of 1.00%.
Median Griffin, Georgia home value: $248,104
Median annual Griffin, Georgia tax bill: $2,395, slightly lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Lamar calculated?
Property taxes in Griffin, 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 Griffin's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Griffin, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Griffin, Lamar County, Georgia Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
1%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Griffin Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Griffin property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property’s assessed value and our calculator applies Griffin’s median effective tax rate of 1.00% — based on actual property records in Lamar 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 Griffin’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 Griffin: rates range from 1.00% in 30224 to 1.00% in 30224, 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 Griffin.
About Griffin Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Griffin, Lamar, Georgia
Griffin’s median effective property tax rate of 1.00% is lower than the Georgia state median of 1.00% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Lamar 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 Griffin. Homeowners in the 30224 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.00%, while those in the same ZIP code also pay 1.00%. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Lamar County. Understanding which part of Griffin you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Griffin homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before July 3, 2025.
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 Griffin, Lamar 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 Griffin'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 Griffin Tax Rate
1.00%
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 Lamar County Tax Rate
1.01%
Median Effective Georgia Tax Rate
1.00%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Griffin, Lamar County, Georgia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30224 | 0.75% | 0.89% | 1.00% | 1.02% | 1.02% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Griffin, Lamar County, Georgia
When examining property taxes in Griffin, 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 Lamar 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 Lamar 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. For example, the median home price in Griffin is $248,104, with tax bills centered at $2,395. The highest median home price is in 30224.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Griffin, Lamar County, Georgia
Source: Ownwell
$153,237
$225,659
$298,081
Median Griffin Market Value
$248,104
Median Lamar County Market Value
$200,422
Median Georgia Market Value
$280,310
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Griffin, Lamar County, Georgia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30224 | $129,830 | $219,421 | $248,104 | $309,635 | $402,495 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Griffin, Lamar County, Georgia
Property tax bills in Griffin are calculated from the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by taxing authorities. When a property’s market value rises, the assessed value can increase too, which can raise the tax bill unless exemptions or other adjustments apply. The bill is based on how the home is valued, the rate applied to that value, and the local rules that determine what a homeowner owes.
With a median home price of $248,104, Griffin homeowners can see property tax bills that vary widely depending on the property and its location within Lamar County. The 25th percentile tax bill is $1,963, while the 75th percentile reaches $2,885 and the 90th percentile climbs to $3,689. The median tax bill in ZIP code 30224 is $2,395, which is just below the national median property tax bill of $2,400. For homeowners, that means even small changes in assessed value can have a meaningful impact on annual housing costs.
Median Griffin Tax Bill
$2,395
Median Lamar County Tax Bill
$1,897
Median Georgia Tax Bill
$2,476
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Griffin, Lamar County, Georgia
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30224 | $1,081 | $1,963 | $2,395 | $2,885 | $3,689 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | July 3 |
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| Lamar Tax Assessor | |
| Website | qpublic.schneidercorp.com |