Colquitt County, Georgia Property Taxes

What Are Effective Property Tax Rates Across Colquitt County?

Local government entities set tax rates, which vary widely across Colquitt County. Each year, the county estimates its budget for public services and divides that total by the assessed value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction.

Below, compare Colquitt County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Georgia or the U.S. median of 1.02%.

Colquitt County's median effective rate stands at 0.84%, which is lower than the national median of 1.02%. Within Colquitt County, the highest rate is found in Ellenton at 1.35%, while Pavo has the lowest at 0.82%.

These variations reflect differences in local school district levies, Community Improvement Districts assessments, and special district bonds — which compound the base county rate.

Property tax bills in Colquitt County are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market price alone. Local taxing authorities apply the county’s tax rate to that assessed value, and the final bill can also reflect exemptions or other adjustments that reduce what a homeowner owes. Because the bill is tied to value, two homes with similar market prices can still have different tax amounts if their assessments differ.

For many homeowners, the size of the bill depends on where the property is located and how the home is classified for tax purposes. In Colquitt County, the median home price is $117,372, while property tax bills vary widely across the county. The 25th percentile tax bill is $518, the 75th percentile is $1,993, and the 90th percentile reaches $3,123. That range shows how assessment differences can affect annual costs and why property taxes can feel uneven from one homeowner to the next.