Putney, GA Property Tax: Rates & How to Save (2026)
Putney, GA property taxes: $1,451/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Dougherty County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $134,600 in Putney.Median annual tax bill: $1,451.Tax rate: Dougherty County's combined rate is 4.623%.Appeals filed with: Dougherty County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Putney is a Dougherty County community south of Albany, where home values track almost exactly at the county median of around $134,000. That doesn't mean your assessment is automatically right -- here's how to verify it and appeal if the numbers are off.
Property Tax Rates in Putney
Putney property taxes are assessed and collected by Dougherty County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Putney home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $134,600
Assessed Value ($134,600 x 0.40): $53,840
Tax Rate (Dougherty County combined rate): 4.623%
Annual Tax Bill ($53,840 x 4.623%): $2,489
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $1,451 for Putney, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Putney Compares
Putney: $134,600
Dougherty County: $134,400
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Putney are valued 0% above the Dougherty County median.
Home values in Dougherty County range from about $82,979 (25th percentile) to $222,949 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Putney Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Putney are handled by the Dougherty 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 4.623%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Putney home ($134,600 down by $13,460) would save approximately $249 per year - or $747 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Putney is $1,451, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Dougherty County's millage rate of 4.623%, the computed tax on the median home ($134,600) is approximately $2,489.
Who do I contact to appeal my Putney property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Dougherty County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
How is my Putney property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Putney's median home ($134,600), the assessed value is $53,840. Multiply by Dougherty County's millage rate of 4.623% to get your annual bill. Many Putney 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 Putney?
Yes. Even a $184 per year overcharge (from a $10,000 overvaluation at Dougherty County's 4.623% rate) adds up to $552 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 Putney 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.