Shannon, GA Property Tax: Rates & How to Save (2026)
Shannon, GA property taxes: $1,870/year median. See rates, how to appeal in Floyd County, and check your savings.
Key Takeaways
Median home value: $221,000 in Shannon.Median annual tax bill: $1,870.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.
Shannon is a Floyd County community along the Oostanaula River, where home values track close to the county median at around $221,000. This guide covers how to check your assessment against recent comparable sales and appeal if the numbers don't add up.
Property Tax Rates in Shannon
Shannon 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 Shannon home:
Fair Market Value (county assessment): $221,000
Assessed Value ($221,000 x 0.40): $88,400
Tax Rate (Floyd County combined rate): 2.867%
Annual Tax Bill ($88,400 x 2.867%): $2,534
The Census Bureau reports a median annual tax bill of $1,870 for Shannon, which reflects all levies including county, school, and city taxes.
How Shannon Compares
Shannon: $221,000
Floyd County: $217,900
Georgia (statewide): $170,200
Homes in Shannon are valued 1% above the Floyd County median. The median annual tax bill in Shannon ($1,870) is 29% 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 Shannon Property Tax
Property tax appeals in Shannon 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 Shannon home ($221,000 down by $22,100) would save approximately $253 per year - or $759 over three years with the 299c freeze.
The median annual property tax bill in Shannon is $1,870, based on Census ACS 2024 data. Using Floyd County's millage rate of 2.867%, the computed tax on the median home ($221,000) is approximately $2,534.
Who do I contact to appeal my Shannon 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 Shannon property tax bill calculated?
Georgia taxes property at 40% of fair market value. For Shannon's median home ($221,000), the assessed value is $88,400. Multiply by Floyd County's millage rate of 2.867% to get your annual bill. In smaller communities like Shannon, the county may rely on limited data to set your value. If your home is unique or the comparable sales used are a poor match, there is a good chance your assessment is off.
What if there are few comparable sales near Shannon?
In smaller communities, finding 3-5 recent sales of similar homes can be difficult. Expand your search to other parts of Floyd County -- the BOE panel understands limited inventory in small towns. Look for homes with similar square footage, lot size, and condition even if they are several miles away.
Can I appeal if I just bought my Shannon 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.