Property taxes are an inevitable part of homeownership. However, many homeowners are unsure of how their taxes are calculated, when they’re meant to be paid, and how payments should be submitted.

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Property tax 101

If you’re unfamiliar with property taxes, here are the most important facts:

A property tax is a tax paid on property that is owned by an individual or corporation, including homes, businesses, and parcels of land

Property tax is levied by the governing body of a region (think county, city, or special tax district)

The exact amount of property tax owed is calculated by the local government and dependent on the appraised fair market value of the property

Governments use property taxes to fund services in the community, including water and sewer improvements, education systems, fire protection, and law enforcement

In short, residents pay property taxes to the government as a means of funding a community’s public services.

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What is the property tax rate in Jackson County?

While the property tax rate in Jackson County cannot be calculated using a simple formula, you can find out property tax information using the statistical median of all taxable properties in the county.

The

Jackson County Website

proposes that in 2022, the average tax rate will equate to 0.93% of a property’s assessed market value, or $1,550 per year for a home worth the median value of $166,000.

On average, Jackson County residents spend 2.57% of their yearly income on property taxes.

How Jackson County property taxes are determined

Jackson County property taxes are determined by a local tax assessor on a property-to-property basis, depending on the unique features and details of each property.

For information regarding the exact amount of your property tax bill, property tax history, or property tax record, you can contact the

Jackson County Tax Assessor

If you believe that your home has been overvalued (and you’re thus paying more in taxes than you should), you have the right to appeal the amount charged and request a reassessment by the J

ackson County Tax Assessor's Office

What do Jackson County property taxes pay for?

Jackson County Property Taxes fund local projects and public services, including:

School districts

Public transportation

Public infrastructure

Municipal government projects

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How to pay property taxes in Jackson County

Property taxes in Jackson County are generally mailed to property owners in October with a due date of December 20 unless otherwise specified on the bill.

Taxpayers usually have 60 days from the date of billing to pay their property taxes.

Partial payments are accepted up until the due date but won’t be accepted after the due date has passed.

You can pay property taxes directly at the

Jackson County Tax Commissioner's Office

located at 67 Athens Street, Jefferson, GA 30549 or send a check by mail to P.O. Box 247 Jefferson, GA 30549.

Should you wish to pay your property taxes

online

, you can do so through the

Government Window payment portal

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