Abbeville, GA Property Tax: Rates & How to Save (2026)
Abbeville, GA property taxes: $773/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Wilcox County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $79,600 in Abbeville.Median annual tax bill: $773.Tax rate: Wilcox County's combined rate is 3.049%.Appeals filed with: Wilcox County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Property Tax Rates in Abbeville
Abbeville property taxes are assessed and collected by Wilcox County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Abbeville home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $79,600
Assessed Value ($79,600 x 0.40): $31,840
Tax Rate (Wilcox County combined rate): 3.049%
Annual Tax Bill ($31,840 x 3.049%): $970
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $773 for Abbeville, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Abbeville Compares
Abbeville: $79,600
Wilcox County: $87,600
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Abbeville are valued 9% below the Wilcox County median. The median annual tax bill in Abbeville ($773) is 46% below Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. Home values in Wilcox County range from about $42,261 (25th percentile) to $161,467 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Abbeville Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Abbeville are handled by the Wilcox County Board of Assessors. You have 45 days from the date of the assessment notice to file using the PT-311A form.
Based on a combined tax rate of 3.049%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Abbeville home ($79,600 down by $7,960) would save approximately $97 per year - or $291 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Abbeville is $773, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Wilcox County's millage rate of 3.049%, the computed tax on the median home ($79,600) is approximately $970.
Who do I contact to appeal my Abbeville property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Wilcox County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
How is my Abbeville property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Abbeville's median home ($79,600), the assessed value is $31,840. Multiply by Wilcox County's millage rate of 3.049% to get your annual bill. In smaller communities like Abbeville, the county may rely on limited data to set your value. If your home is unique or the comparable sales used are a poor match, there is a good chance your assessment is off.
What if there are few comparable sales near Abbeville?
In smaller communities, finding 3–5 recent sales of similar homes can be difficult. Expand your search to other parts of Wilcox County — the BOE panel understands limited inventory in small towns. Look for homes with similar square footage, lot size, and condition even if they are several miles away.
Are property taxes lower in Abbeville than the Georgia average?
Abbeville's median annual tax bill of $773 is 46% below the statewide median of $1,439. Lower taxes do not mean your assessment is correct — the county can still overvalue your specific property. If comparable homes in your area have sold for less than your assessed value, you have grounds to appeal.
Can my property tax go up if I appeal?
No. Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 48-5-311) protects you: the county cannot raise your assessed value above what they originally set just because you filed an appeal. The Board of Equalization only rules on the disputed value. Worst case, your appeal is denied and you keep your current assessment — your taxes will not increase as a result of appealing.