Lincoln Park, GA Property Tax: Rates & How to Save (2026)
Lincoln Park, GA property taxes: $1,235/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Upson County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $167,600 in Lincoln Park.Median annual tax bill: $1,235.Tax rate: Upson County's combined rate is 2.592%.Appeals filed with: Upson County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Lincoln Park is a small Upson County community where home values track almost exactly at the county median of about $168,000. Even when the numbers are close, individual assessments can miss the mark -- here's how to check yours.
Property Tax Rates in Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park property taxes are assessed and collected by Upson County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Lincoln Park home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $167,600
Assessed Value ($167,600 x 0.40): $67,040
Tax Rate (Upson County combined rate): 2.592%
Annual Tax Bill ($67,040 x 2.592%): $1,737
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $1,235 for Lincoln Park, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Lincoln Park Compares
Lincoln Park: $167,600
Upson County: $168,700
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Lincoln Park are valued 1% below the Upson County median. The median annual tax bill in Lincoln Park ($1,235) is 14% below Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. Home values in Upson County range from about $102,562 (25th percentile) to $278,188 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Lincoln Park Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Lincoln Park are handled by the Upson 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 2.592%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Lincoln Park home ($167,600 down by $16,760) would save approximately $174 per year - or $522 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Lincoln Park is $1,235, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Upson County's millage rate of 2.592%, the computed tax on the median home ($167,600) is approximately $1,737.
Who do I contact to appeal my Lincoln Park property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Upson County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
How is my Lincoln Park property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Lincoln Park's median home ($167,600), the assessed value is $67,040. Multiply by Upson County's millage rate of 2.592% to get your annual bill. In smaller communities like Lincoln Park, 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 Lincoln Park?
In smaller communities, finding 3-5 recent sales of similar homes can be difficult. Expand your search to other parts of Upson 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 Lincoln Park 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.