Unincorporated Barrow runs 22.624 mills with fire. Winder city limits land around 26.227. Statham hits 27.914. Know which rate your parcel actually pays.
Every Barrow levy from the GA DOR 2025 digest — Winder, Statham, Auburn, Bethlehem and unincorporated — including the split between unincorporated and incorporated county rates. I sell East Metro. Straight talk.
Tax on a $350,000 home in unincorporated Barrow County (incl. fire + development authority). That’s about $264 a month in escrow. Georgia assesses 40% of market value ($140,000 here), and this scenario’s 2025 levies total 22.624 mills.
Homestead exemptions reduce this — see the exemptions section below. Confirm any parcel with the county tax assessor / commissioner.
Barrow County property tax, explained
Georgia doesn’t tax your full home value. It taxes 40% of fair market value (O.C.G.A. § 48-5-7) — the assessed value. Every levy on your parcel then charges its millage against that number: $1 per mill per $1,000 of assessed value.
On a $350,000 home that’s $140,000 assessed, so every mill costs $140 a year. Keep that number in your head — it’s how you compare any two addresses in this county in about five seconds.
| Barrow County levy (2025) | M&O | Bond | Who pays it |
|---|---|---|---|
| County unincorporated | 4.232 | 0.000 | Unincorporated parcels |
| County incorporated | 5.812 | 0.000 | Parcels inside cities (higher than uninc) |
| Barrow County Schools | 15.193 | 0.000 | Countywide school M&O |
| Countywide development authority | 0.259 | 0.000 | Countywide |
| County fire district | 2.940 | 0.000 | Typically unincorporated |
| City of Winder | 4.963 | 0.000 | Inside Winder city limits |
| City of Statham | 6.650 | 0.000 | Inside Statham city limits |
| Auburn (Barrow) | 4.931 | 0.000 | Barrow portion of Auburn |
| Bethlehem · Braselton · Carl | 0.000 | 0.000 | No city levy in 2025 DOR |
| CID Braselton | 4.000 | 0.000 | Parcels in the Braselton CID only |
| State of Georgia | 0.000 | — | No state levy on property |
All mills: GA DOR 2025 digest (Barrow). Hub base (county uninc + school) = 19.425. Typical unincorporated total with fire + development authority = 22.624.
Barrow County tax rates by city
City math assumes: incorporated county 5.812 + schools 15.193 + development authority 0.259 + city levy. Fire (2.940) is on the unincorporated row only. CID Braselton (4.000) is separate.
| Where the house sits | County | School | City | Other* | Total mills | Tax on $350,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unincorporated Barrow County Uninc county rate + fire + development authority | 4.232 | 15.193 | — | 3.199 | 22.624 | $3,167 |
| Winder (city limits) County seat; uses incorporated county rate | 5.812 | 15.193 | 4.963 | 0.259 | 26.227 | $3,672 |
| Statham (city limits) Highest city levy in Barrow | 5.812 | 15.193 | 6.650 | 0.259 | 27.914 | $3,908 |
| Auburn (Barrow portion) Barrow side of Auburn | 5.812 | 15.193 | 4.931 | 0.259 | 26.195 | $3,667 |
| Bethlehem (city limits) 0.000 city levy in 2025 DOR | 5.812 | 15.193 | — | 0.259 | 21.264 | $2,977 |
| Braselton (Barrow) 0.000 city levy; CID Braselton separate | 5.812 | 15.193 | — | 0.259 | 21.264 | $2,977 |
| Carl (city limits) 0.000 city levy | 5.812 | 15.193 | — | 0.259 | 21.264 | $2,977 |
*Other = development authority 0.259; unincorporated row also includes fire 2.940. Before exemptions. Auburn also appears in Gwinnett’s digest on the Gwinnett side.
The 30-second rule for Barrow buyers
Every mill is $140 on a $350K house. Statham vs. unincorporated is about 5.3 mills — roughly $741 a year. Winder vs. unincorporated is about $504. Barrow’s base is one of the lower East Metro figures — still run the address.
Barrow County homestead exemptions
Exemptions cut the bill. What we can verify for Barrow:
- Regular / local homestead: Barrow participates in Georgia’s homestead system and is on the DOR list of counties with a floating/freeze-style homestead. Confirm exact dollar amounts with the Tax Assessor (770-307-3108) — do not rely on statewide $2,000 alone.
- Age 62+: additional homestead options may apply (income limits). Confirm with the Assessor.
- HB 581: Barrow County government stayed in; Barrow County Schools opted out for 2025.
- How to file: by April 1 for the current year; own and occupy as of January 1. Tax Assessor for exemptions; Tax Commissioner for bills (770-307-3106).
- Due date: November 15.
Buying a resale? Don’t budget off the seller’s bill.
A seller with a long-time freeze, senior exemption or HOST credit can show a bill that looks nothing like yours. Pull the current assessed value, run today’s millage, and set escrow on your number. Or send me the address — I’ll do it.
Barrow County property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Barrow County, GA?
For 2025, unincorporated Barrow carries 22.624 mills: unincorporated county 4.232 + schools 15.193 + development authority 0.259 + fire 2.940. The county-plus-school base (hub figure) is 19.425. Important: Barrow’s incorporated county rate is higher at 5.812.
How much is property tax on a $350,000 home in Barrow County?
Before exemptions: about $3,167 unincorporated. Winder about $3,672, Statham about $3,908, Auburn (Barrow) about $3,667.
Why is the county rate different inside cities?
Barrow’s digests lists County Unincorporated at 4.232 and County Incorporated at 5.812. City scenarios on this page use the incorporated rate. Confirm your parcel with the Tax Commissioner.
What homestead exemptions does Barrow County offer?
Barrow offers the standard Georgia homestead and local options — including a floating / freeze-style exemption available in Barrow (DOR list of freeze counties). Exact dollar amounts vary by exemption type; confirm current amounts with the Barrow County Tax Assessor (770-307-3108). File by April 1; own and occupy as of January 1. Apply via Tax Assessor; Tax Commissioner handles billing (770-307-3106).
When are Barrow County property taxes due?
Real-estate taxes are due November 15 each year, per the Barrow County Tax Commissioner (barrowgatax.org).
Did Barrow County opt out of HB 581?
Barrow County government stayed in HB 581 for 2025; Barrow County Schools opted out. Confirm city status with city hall.
Chris Davis
I’ve helped buyers and sellers across Winder, Statham, Auburn and the rest of Barrow / East Metro for over a decade. Send me any address and I’ll run the exact levies.
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Sources. Millage: GA DOR 2025 County Ad Valorem Tax Digest, Barrow lines: County Unincorporated 4.232; County Incorporated 5.812; School 15.193; County Wide Development Auth 0.259; County Fire Dist 2.940; Winder 4.963; Statham 6.650; Auburn-Barrow 4.931; Bethlehem/Braselton/Carl 0.000; CID Braselton 4.000. Due date & homestead process: Barrow County Tax Commissioner. Homestead dollar amounts: confirm with Tax Assessor (770-307-3108). HB 581: GSU CSLF / local reporting. 40% assessment: O.C.G.A. § 48-5-7. Estimates before exemptions; not a tax bill.