Candler County property tax
Homeowners in Candler County, Georgia typically pay about 1.08% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,721 on a median home value of $159,200.
Typical effective rate
1.08%
higher than 30% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,721
per year
Median home value
$159,200
In GA
#21
of 158 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.08% — 15% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 40% higher than the Georgia median of 0.77%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,887 for mortgaged homes, $1,514 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 21st highest effective rate of 158 ranked Georgia counties; nationally it sits around the 70th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Candler County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.08%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Candler County, GA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Candler County is 1.08% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,721) divided by the median home value ($159,200) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Candler County?
The median owner-occupied home in Candler County is valued at $159,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,721 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,887, versus $1,514 for homes without one.
How does Candler County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Candler County's effective rate is 40% higher than the Georgia median, ranking 21st of 158 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Georgia counties
Counties ranked closest to Candler County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Georgia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Calhoun County | 1.11% | $903 |
| 19 | Hancock County | 1.09% | $967 |
| 20 | Warren County | 1.09% | $730 |
| 22 | Crisp County | 1.08% | $1,510 |
| 23 | Ben Hill County | 1.07% | $1,210 |
| 24 | Irwin County | 1.07% | $1,132 |
Official data & resources for Candler County
- Candler County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Candler County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Candler County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.