Rome, GA property taxes: $2,309/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Floyd County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $234,300 in Rome.Median annual tax bill: $2,309.Tax rate: Floyd County's combined rate is 2.867%.Appeals filed with: Floyd County Board of Assessors (not the city).Appeal deadline: 45 days from your assessment notice date.
Rome is the Floyd County seat and the largest city in northwest Georgia, home to more than 38,000 people and three colleges. With a median home value around $234,000 and median tax bills above $2,300, an over-assessment here isn't a trivial problem -- this guide covers how to fight one.
Property Tax Rates in Rome
Rome property taxes are assessed and collected by Floyd County. Georgia assesses all property at 40% of fair market value.
Here is how the tax math works for the median Rome home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $234,300
Assessed Value ($234,300 x 0.40): $93,720
Tax Rate (Floyd County combined rate): 2.867%
Annual Tax Bill ($93,720 x 2.867%): $2,686
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $2,309 for Rome, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Rome Compares
Rome: $234,300
Floyd County: $217,900
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Rome are valued 8% above the Floyd County median. The median annual tax bill in Rome ($2,309) is 60% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. Home values in Floyd County range from about $125,227 (25th percentile) to $333,306 (75th percentile), so your appeal savings depend heavily on where your home falls in that range.
How to Appeal Your Rome Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Rome are handled by the Floyd 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 2.867%. Your actual rate may vary by tax district.
A 10% reduction on the median Rome home ($234,300 down by $23,430) would save approximately $269 per year - or $807 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Rome is $2,309, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Floyd County's millage rate of 2.867%, the computed tax on the median home ($234,300) is approximately $2,686.
Who do I contact to appeal my Rome property tax?
Appeals are filed with the Floyd County Board of Assessors, not at the city level. File a PT-311A form within 45 days of your assessment notice.
How is my Rome property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Rome's median home ($234,300), the assessed value is $93,720. Multiply by Floyd County's millage rate of 2.867% to get your annual bill. In growing cities like Rome, 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 Rome?
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 Rome, 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 Rome property tax bill so high?
The median tax bill in Rome is $2,309 -- 60% above Georgia's statewide median of $1,439. This reflects both higher home values and Floyd 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.