Newnan, GA Property Tax: Rates & How to Save (2026)
Newnan, GA property taxes: $2,784/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Coweta County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $364,700 in Newnan.Median annual tax bill: $2,784.Tax rate: Coweta County's combined rate is 2.321%.Appeals filed with: Coweta County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Newnan is the Coweta County seat and the county's largest city, with more than 44,000 residents and a median home value near $365,000 -- right at the county average. With that many homes and that much value on the table, even a small percentage of over-assessment adds up fast.
Property Tax Rates in Newnan
Newnan property taxes are assessed and collected by Coweta County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Newnan home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $364,700
Assessed Value ($364,700 x 0.40): $145,880
Tax Rate (Coweta County combined rate): 2.321%
Annual Tax Bill ($145,880 x 2.321%): $3,385
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $2,784 for Newnan, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Newnan Compares
Newnan: $364,700
Coweta County: $357,500
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Newnan are valued 2% above the Coweta County median. The median annual tax bill in Newnan ($2,784) is 93% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. Home values in Coweta County range from about $245,853 (25th percentile) to $483,337 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Newnan Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Newnan are handled by the Coweta 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 2.321%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Newnan home ($364,700 down by $36,470) would save approximately $339 per year - or $1,017 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Newnan is $2,784, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Coweta County's millage rate of 2.321%, the computed tax on the median home ($364,700) is approximately $3,385.
Who do I contact to appeal my Newnan property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Coweta County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
How is my Newnan property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Newnan's median home ($364,700), the assessed value is $145,880. Multiply by Coweta County's millage rate of 2.321% to get your annual bill. In growing cities like Newnan, 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 Newnan?
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 Newnan, 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 Newnan property tax bill so high?
The median tax bill in Newnan is $2,784 -- 93% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. This reflects both higher home values and Coweta 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.