Peachtree City, Georgia property tax
Typical rate and yearly bill in Peachtree City, compared with Fayette County. Census survey 2020-2024.
Estimate my billHow Peachtree City compares
How Peachtree City changed in five years
Comparing the Census surveys for 2015-2019 and 2020-2024, which do not overlap. Home values rose faster than bills, so the effective rate went down, often because of caps on assessment increases or rate cuts.
Think your bill is too high?
Divide your yearly tax by your home's market value. If your result is well above the typical 0.87% in Peachtree City, your assessed value may be too high or an exemption may be missing.
- Check the market value on your notice against recent sales nearby.
- Make sure every exemption you qualify for is listed, starting with the homestead exemption.
- File an appeal before the deadline. Filing is usually free or costs little.
Property tax in Peachtree City, in plain words
Homeowners in Peachtree City typically pay $4,212 a year in property tax on a home worth $482,500, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2020-2024. That works out to an effective rate of about 0.87% of home value.
That rate is higher than Fayette County as a whole (0.75%) and higher than the Georgia typical rate of 0.77%. Across the US, the typical rate is 0.94%.
Owners with a mortgage report a typical bill of $4,730, and owners without one $2,678. The gap usually reflects newer buyers paying tax on higher, more recent values.
Against the typical household income of $113,987, the typical bill equals about 3.7% of income.
Your own bill depends on your home's assessed value, the exact school district and special districts at your address, and any exemptions you claim. Your Fayette County tax office has the final number.
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in Peachtree City?
The typical effective rate is about 0.87% of home value per year, based on what homeowners report paying.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Peachtree City?
About $3,490 a year at the typical rate. Exemptions and your exact district can move it either way.
Is Peachtree City higher or lower than Fayette County?
Peachtree City's typical rate (0.87%) is higher than the county's (0.75%).
Homestead exemptions · How to appeal · Where these numbers come from