Braselton, GA Property Tax: Rates & How to Save (2026)
Braselton, GA property taxes: $4,190/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Barrow County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $459,400 in Braselton.Median annual tax bill: $4,190.Tax rate: Barrow County's combined rate is 2.488%.Appeals filed with: Barrow County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Braselton is a fast-growing town in Barrow County where home values have surged well past the county median -- the typical home here is worth about $459,000, roughly 56% above Barrow's $295,000 average. That premium makes it especially important to verify your assessment is based on comparable sales in Braselton, not broader county trends that undercount what you're actually being taxed on.
Property Tax Rates in Braselton
Braselton property taxes are assessed and collected by Barrow County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Braselton home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $459,400
Assessed Value ($459,400 x 0.40): $183,760
Tax Rate (Barrow County combined rate): 2.488%
Annual Tax Bill ($183,760 x 2.488%): $4,571
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $4,190 for Braselton, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Braselton Compares
Braselton: $459,400
Barrow County: $294,700
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Braselton are valued 56% above the Barrow County median. Higher home values mean a larger tax bill - and a bigger potential payoff from a successful appeal. The median annual tax bill in Braselton ($4,190) is 191% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. Home values in Barrow County range from about $218,102 (25th percentile) to $380,445 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Braselton Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Braselton are handled by the Barrow 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 2.488%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Braselton home ($459,400 down by $45,940) would save approximately $457 per year - or $1,371 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Braselton is $4,190, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Barrow County's millage rate of 2.488%, the computed tax on the median home ($459,400) is approximately $4,571.
Who do I contact to appeal my Braselton property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Barrow County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
Why are Braselton home values higher than the Barrow County average?
Braselton's premium reflects demand driven by school quality, proximity to employment centers, and neighborhood amenities. Higher values mean a larger potential overassessment -- a 10% overvaluation costs approximately $457 per year in excess taxes.
How is my Braselton property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Braselton's median home ($459,400), the assessed value is $183,760. Multiply by Barrow County's millage rate of 2.488% to get your annual bill. In growing cities like Braselton, reassessments often outpace actual market conditions -- compare your assessed value per square foot to recent closed sales within 1 mile of your home.
What evidence wins a property tax appeal in Braselton?
The strongest evidence is 3-5 comparable sales -- homes similar to yours in size, age, and condition that sold recently for less than your assessed value. In Braselton, there are typically enough recent sales to build a strong case. Focus on per-square-foot price comparisons and adjust for differences in lot size, condition, and amenities.
Why is my Braselton property tax bill so high?
The median tax bill in Braselton is $4,190 -- 191% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. This reflects both higher home values and Barrow County's combined millage rate. If your individual assessment is higher than what your home would actually sell for, you are paying even more than necessary.
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.