Bemiss, GA Property Tax: Rates & How to Save (2026)
Bemiss, GA property taxes: $1,841/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Lowndes County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $217,400 in Bemiss.Median annual tax bill: $1,841.Tax rate: Lowndes County's combined rate is 2.328%.Appeals filed with: Lowndes County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Bemiss is a sizable community in Lowndes County near Valdosta, with about 9,200 residents and home values that track right at the county median. This guide covers how to check your assessment and appeal it if the numbers don't add up.
Property Tax Rates in Bemiss
Bemiss property taxes are assessed and collected by Lowndes County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Bemiss home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $217,400
Assessed Value ($217,400 x 0.40): $86,960
Tax Rate (Lowndes County combined rate): 2.328%
Annual Tax Bill ($86,960 x 2.328%): $2,024
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $1,841 for Bemiss, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Bemiss Compares
Bemiss: $217,400
Lowndes County: $215,600
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Bemiss are valued 1% above the Lowndes County median. The median annual tax bill in Bemiss ($1,841) is 27% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. Home values in Lowndes County range from about $133,235 (25th percentile) to $307,534 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Bemiss Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Bemiss are handled by the Lowndes 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 2.328%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Bemiss home ($217,400 down by $21,740) would save approximately $202 per year - or $606 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Bemiss is $1,841, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Lowndes County's millage rate of 2.328%, the computed tax on the median home ($217,400) is approximately $2,024.
Who do I contact to appeal my Bemiss property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Lowndes County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
How is my Bemiss property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Bemiss's median home ($217,400), the assessed value is $86,960. Multiply by Lowndes County's millage rate of 2.328% to get your annual bill. Many Bemiss 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 Bemiss?
Yes. Even a $93 per year overcharge (from a $10,000 overvaluation at Lowndes County's 2.328% rate) adds up to $279 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 Bemiss 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.