Hampton, GA Property Tax: Rates & How to Save (2026)
Hampton, GA property taxes: $2,830/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Henry County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $283,700 in Hampton.Median annual tax bill: $2,830.Tax rate: Henry County's combined rate is 3.368%.Appeals filed with: Henry County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Hampton is one of the larger cities in Henry County, and while home values here average about 10% less than the broader county, median tax bills near $2,800 still add up. Here's how to make sure your assessment reflects your home's actual market value.
Property Tax Rates in Hampton
Hampton property taxes are assessed and collected by Henry County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Hampton home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $283,700
Assessed Value ($283,700 x 0.40): $113,480
Tax Rate (Henry County combined rate): 3.368%
Annual Tax Bill ($113,480 x 3.368%): $3,822
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $2,830 for Hampton, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Hampton Compares
Hampton: $283,700
Henry County: $313,900
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Hampton are valued 10% below the Henry County median. The median annual tax bill in Hampton ($2,830) is 96% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. Home values in Henry County range from about $227,073 (25th percentile) to $398,232 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Hampton Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Hampton are handled by the Henry 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 3.368%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Hampton home ($283,700 down by $28,370) would save approximately $382 per year - or $1,146 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Hampton is $2,830, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Henry County's millage rate of 3.368%, the computed tax on the median home ($283,700) is approximately $3,822.
Who do I contact to appeal my Hampton property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Henry County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
How is my Hampton property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Hampton's median home ($283,700), the assessed value is $113,480. Multiply by Henry County's millage rate of 3.368% to get your annual bill. Many Hampton 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 Hampton?
Yes. Even a $134 per year overcharge (from a $10,000 overvaluation at Henry County's 3.368% rate) adds up to $402 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 Hampton property tax bill so high?
The median tax bill in Hampton is $2,830 -- 96% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. This reflects both higher home values and Henry 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.