Monroe, GA Property Tax: Rates & How to Save (2026)
Monroe, GA property taxes: $2,282/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Walton County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $259,300 in Monroe.Median annual tax bill: $2,282.Tax rate: Walton County's combined rate is 3.033%.Appeals filed with: Walton County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Monroe is the Walton County seat about 45 minutes east of Atlanta, where the median home value of roughly $259,000 sits about 24% below the countywide figure as newer subdivisions push the county average higher. If your assessment seems closer to that inflated county number than to what homes on your street actually sell for, this guide can help.
Property Tax Rates in Monroe
Monroe property taxes are assessed and collected by Walton County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Monroe home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $259,300
Assessed Value ($259,300 x 0.40): $103,720
Tax Rate (Walton County combined rate): 3.033%
Annual Tax Bill ($103,720 x 3.033%): $3,145
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $2,282 for Monroe, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Monroe Compares
Monroe: $259,300
Walton County: $339,500
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Monroe are valued 24% below the Walton County median. Lower values do not mean your assessment is automatically correct - overassessments happen at every price point. The median annual tax bill in Monroe ($2,282) is 58% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. Home values in Walton County range from about $231,316 (25th percentile) to $449,546 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Monroe Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Monroe are handled by the Walton 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 3.033%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Monroe home ($259,300 down by $25,930) would save approximately $315 per year - or $945 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Monroe is $2,282, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Walton County's millage rate of 3.033%, the computed tax on the median home ($259,300) is approximately $3,145.
Who do I contact to appeal my Monroe property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Walton County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
Are Monroe homes undervalued compared to Walton County?
Monroe's lower median does not mean the county's assessment of your specific home is correct. Overassessments happen at every price point. Compare your assessed value per square foot to actual recent sales of similar homes nearby.
How is my Monroe property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Monroe's median home ($259,300), the assessed value is $103,720. Multiply by Walton County's millage rate of 3.033% to get your annual bill. In growing cities like Monroe, reassessments often outpace actual market conditions -- compare your assessed value per square foot to recent closed sales within 1 mile of your home.
What evidence wins a property tax appeal in Monroe?
The strongest evidence is 3-5 comparable sales -- homes similar to yours in size, age, and condition that sold recently for less than your assessed value. In Monroe, there are typically enough recent sales to build a strong case. Focus on per-square-foot price comparisons and adjust for differences in lot size, condition, and amenities.
Why is my Monroe property tax bill so high?
The median tax bill in Monroe is $2,282 -- 58% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. This reflects both higher home values and Walton 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.