Hagan, GA Property Tax: Rates & How to Save (2026)
Hagan, GA property taxes: $1,481/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Evans County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $138,900 in Hagan.Median annual tax bill: $1,481.Tax rate: Evans County's combined rate is 2.504%.Appeals filed with: Evans County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Hagan is the Evans County seat in southeast Georgia, where home values track right at the county median of around $138,000. That doesn't mean every assessment lands where it should -- here's how to check yours and push back if the numbers don't add up.
Property Tax Rates in Hagan
Hagan property taxes are assessed and collected by Evans County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Hagan home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $138,900
Assessed Value ($138,900 x 0.40): $55,560
Tax Rate (Evans County combined rate): 2.504%
Annual Tax Bill ($55,560 x 2.504%): $1,391
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $1,481 for Hagan, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Hagan Compares
Hagan: $138,900
Evans County: $138,200
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Hagan are valued 0% above the Evans County median. The median annual tax bill in Hagan ($1,481) is 2% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. Home values in Evans County range from about $67,576 (25th percentile) to $220,223 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Hagan Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Hagan are handled by the Evans 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 2.504%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Hagan home ($138,900 down by $13,890) would save approximately $139 per year - or $417 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Hagan is $1,481, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Evans County's millage rate of 2.504%, the computed tax on the median home ($138,900) is approximately $1,391.
Who do I contact to appeal my Hagan property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Evans County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
How is my Hagan property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Hagan's median home ($138,900), the assessed value is $55,560. Multiply by Evans County's millage rate of 2.504% to get your annual bill. In smaller communities like Hagan, 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 Hagan?
In smaller communities, finding 3-5 recent sales of similar homes can be difficult. Expand your search to other parts of Evans 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.
Can I appeal if I just bought my Hagan 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.