Buckhead, GA Property Tax: Rates & How to Save (2026)
Buckhead, GA property taxes: $3,733/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Bryan County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $466,100 in Buckhead.Median annual tax bill: $3,733.Tax rate: Bryan County's combined rate is 2.323%.Appeals filed with: Bryan County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Buckhead is a Bryan County community south of Savannah where the median home value of about $466,000 runs 36% above the county average. Growth along the coast has pushed assessments higher in recent years, and this guide covers how to check whether yours went too far.
Property Tax Rates in Buckhead
Buckhead property taxes are assessed and collected by Bryan County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Buckhead home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $466,100
Assessed Value ($466,100 x 0.40): $186,440
Tax Rate (Bryan County combined rate): 2.323%
Annual Tax Bill ($186,440 x 2.323%): $4,331
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $3,733 for Buckhead, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Buckhead Compares
Buckhead: $466,100
Bryan County: $343,200
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Buckhead are valued 36% above the Bryan 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 Buckhead ($3,733) is 159% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. Home values in Bryan County range from about $228,741 (25th percentile) to $463,588 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Buckhead Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Buckhead are handled by the Bryan 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 2.323%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Buckhead home ($466,100 down by $46,610) would save approximately $433 per year - or $1,299 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Buckhead is $3,733, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Bryan County's millage rate of 2.323%, the computed tax on the median home ($466,100) is approximately $4,331.
Who do I contact to appeal my Buckhead property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Bryan County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
Why are Buckhead home values higher than the Bryan County average?
Buckhead'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 $433 per year in excess taxes.
How is my Buckhead property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Buckhead's median home ($466,100), the assessed value is $186,440. Multiply by Bryan County's millage rate of 2.323% to get your annual bill. Many Buckhead 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 Buckhead?
Yes. Even a $92 per year overcharge (from a $10,000 overvaluation at Bryan County's 2.323% rate) adds up to $276 over three years with the 299c freeze. The appeal is free to file and there is no risk of your assessment increasing.
Why is my Buckhead property tax bill so high?
The median tax bill in Buckhead is $3,733 -- 159% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. This reflects both higher home values and Bryan 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.