Jekyll Island, GA Property Tax: Rates & How to Save (2026)
Jekyll Island, GA property taxes: $3,365/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Glynn County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $590,000 in Jekyll Island.Median annual tax bill: $3,365.Tax rate: Glynn County's combined rate is 2.183%.Appeals filed with: Glynn County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Jekyll Island is a unique Glynn County barrier-island community where the median home value of roughly $590,000 nearly doubles the county average. The island's limited inventory and resort-market dynamics can push assessments well beyond what standard comparables support -- here's how to challenge one that's too high.
Property Tax Rates in Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island property taxes are assessed and collected by Glynn County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Jekyll Island home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $590,000
Assessed Value ($590,000 x 0.40): $236,000
Tax Rate (Glynn County combined rate): 2.183%
Annual Tax Bill ($236,000 x 2.183%): $5,151
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $3,365 for Jekyll Island, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Jekyll Island Compares
Jekyll Island: $590,000
Glynn County: $301,300
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Jekyll Island are valued 96% above the Glynn 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 Jekyll Island ($3,365) is 133% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. Home values in Glynn County range from about $170,569 (25th percentile) to $492,547 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Jekyll Island Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Jekyll Island are handled by the Glynn 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 2.183%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Jekyll Island home ($590,000 down by $59,000) would save approximately $515 per year - or $1,545 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Jekyll Island is $3,365, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Glynn County's millage rate of 2.183%, the computed tax on the median home ($590,000) is approximately $5,151.
Who do I contact to appeal my Jekyll Island property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Glynn County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
Why are Jekyll Island home values higher than the Glynn County average?
Jekyll Island'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 $515 per year in excess taxes.
How is my Jekyll Island property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Jekyll Island's median home ($590,000), the assessed value is $236,000. Multiply by Glynn County's millage rate of 2.183% to get your annual bill. In smaller communities like Jekyll Island, 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 Jekyll Island?
In smaller communities, finding 3-5 recent sales of similar homes can be difficult. Expand your search to other parts of Glynn 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.
Why is my Jekyll Island property tax bill so high?
The median tax bill in Jekyll Island is $3,365 -- 133% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. This reflects both higher home values and Glynn 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.