Adel, GA property taxes: $1,208/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Cook County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $154,900 in Adel.Median annual tax bill: $1,208.Tax rate: Cook County's combined rate is 2.694%.Appeals filed with: Cook County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Property Tax Rates in Adel
Adel property taxes are assessed and collected by Cook County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Adel home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $154,900
Assessed Value ($154,900 x 0.40): $61,960
Tax Rate (Cook County combined rate): 2.694%
Annual Tax Bill ($61,960 x 2.694%): $1,669
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $1,208 for Adel, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Adel Compares
Adel: $154,900
Cook County: $157,500
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Adel are valued 2% below the Cook County median. The median annual tax bill in Adel ($1,208) is 16% below Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. Home values in Cook County range from about $77,794 (25th percentile) to $268,132 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Adel Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Adel are handled by the Cook 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 2.694%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Adel home ($154,900 down by $15,490) would save approximately $167 per year - or $501 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Adel is $1,208, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Cook County's millage rate of 2.694%, the computed tax on the median home ($154,900) is approximately $1,669.
Who do I contact to appeal my Adel property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Cook County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
How is my Adel property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Adel's median home ($154,900), the assessed value is $61,960. Multiply by Cook County's millage rate of 2.694% to get your annual bill. Many Adel homeowners find that assessed values have climbed faster than actual sale prices. Comparing your value to 3–5 recent sales of similar homes is the quickest way to spot an overassessment.
Is it worth appealing a small overvaluation in Adel?
Yes. Even a $107 per year overcharge (from a $10,000 overvaluation at Cook County's 2.694% rate) adds up to $321 over three years with the 299c freeze. The appeal is free to file and there is no risk of your assessment increasing.
Can I appeal if I just bought my Adel home?
Yes. If you paid less than the county's assessed fair market value, your purchase price is strong evidence of overassessment. If you paid more, the county may eventually reassess upward — but they cannot do so just because you appealed. Either way, you should compare your assessed value to what similar nearby homes actually sold for.
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.