Jesup, GA Property Tax: Rates & How to Save (2026)
Jesup, GA property taxes: $1,509/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Wayne County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $158,500 in Jesup.Median annual tax bill: $1,509.Tax rate: Wayne County's combined rate is 2.936%.Appeals filed with: Wayne County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Jesup is the Wayne County seat in southeast Georgia, with a population of about 10,000 and home values that track close to the county median. If your assessment jumped in a recent reassessment and doesn't line up with comparable sales in your part of town, this guide explains your options.
Property Tax Rates in Jesup
Jesup property taxes are assessed and collected by Wayne County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Jesup home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $158,500
Assessed Value ($158,500 x 0.40): $63,400
Tax Rate (Wayne County combined rate): 2.936%
Annual Tax Bill ($63,400 x 2.936%): $1,861
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $1,509 for Jesup, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Jesup Compares
Jesup: $158,500
Wayne County: $162,800
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Jesup are valued 3% below the Wayne County median. The median annual tax bill in Jesup ($1,509) is 4% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. Home values in Wayne County range from about $68,326 (25th percentile) to $269,561 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Jesup Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Jesup are handled by the Wayne 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 2.936%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Jesup home ($158,500 down by $15,850) would save approximately $186 per year - or $558 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Jesup is $1,509, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Wayne County's millage rate of 2.936%, the computed tax on the median home ($158,500) is approximately $1,861.
Who do I contact to appeal my Jesup property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Wayne County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
How is my Jesup property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Jesup's median home ($158,500), the assessed value is $63,400. Multiply by Wayne County's millage rate of 2.936% to get your annual bill. Many Jesup 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 Jesup?
Yes. Even a $117 per year overcharge (from a $10,000 overvaluation at Wayne County's 2.936% rate) adds up to $351 over three years with the 299c freeze. The appeal is free to file and there is no risk of your assessment increasing.
Can I appeal if I just bought my Jesup 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.