Seminole County property tax
Homeowners in Seminole County, Georgia typically pay about 1.22% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,486 on a median home value of $121,900.
Typical effective rate
1.22%
higher than 23% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,486
per year
Median home value
$121,900
In GA
#10
of 158 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.22% — 30% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 58% higher than the Georgia median of 0.77%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,637 for mortgaged homes, $1,313 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 10th highest effective rate of 158 ranked Georgia counties; nationally it sits around the 77th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Seminole County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.22%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Seminole County, GA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Seminole County is 1.22% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,486) divided by the median home value ($121,900) 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 Seminole County?
The median owner-occupied home in Seminole County is valued at $121,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,486 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,637, versus $1,313 for homes without one.
How does Seminole County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Seminole County's effective rate is 58% higher than the Georgia median, ranking 10th of 158 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Georgia counties
Counties ranked closest to Seminole County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Georgia counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Dooly County | 1.27% | $1,368 |
| 8 | Sumter County | 1.25% | $1,502 |
| 9 | Screven County | 1.22% | $1,519 |
| 11 | Brantley County | 1.19% | $1,185 |
| 12 | Talbot County | 1.16% | $1,356 |
| 13 | Brooks County | 1.14% | $1,583 |
Official data & resources for Seminole County
- Seminole County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Seminole County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Seminole 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.