Pooler, GA Property Tax: Rates & How to Save (2026)
Pooler, GA property taxes: $2,866/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Chatham County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $322,400 in Pooler.Median annual tax bill: $2,866.Tax rate: Chatham County's combined rate is 3.371%.Appeals filed with: Chatham County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Pooler has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the Savannah metro, with a population that's ballooned past 28,000 and home values averaging around $322,000. When a market moves that fast, Chatham County assessments sometimes overshoot -- this guide covers how to push back.
Property Tax Rates in Pooler
Pooler property taxes are assessed and collected by Chatham County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Pooler home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $322,400
Assessed Value ($322,400 x 0.40): $128,960
Tax Rate (Chatham County combined rate): 3.371%
Annual Tax Bill ($128,960 x 3.371%): $4,347
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $2,866 for Pooler, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Pooler Compares
Pooler: $322,400
Chatham County: $302,700
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Pooler are valued 6% above the Chatham County median. The median annual tax bill in Pooler ($2,866) is 99% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. Home values in Chatham County range from about $195,435 (25th percentile) to $472,409 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Pooler Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Pooler are handled by the Chatham 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 3.371%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Pooler home ($322,400 down by $32,240) would save approximately $435 per year - or $1,305 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Pooler is $2,866, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Chatham County's millage rate of 3.371%, the computed tax on the median home ($322,400) is approximately $4,347.
Who do I contact to appeal my Pooler property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Chatham County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
How is my Pooler property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Pooler's median home ($322,400), the assessed value is $128,960. Multiply by Chatham County's millage rate of 3.371% to get your annual bill. In growing cities like Pooler, 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 Pooler?
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 Pooler, 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 Pooler property tax bill so high?
The median tax bill in Pooler is $2,866 -- 99% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. This reflects both higher home values and Chatham 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.