Jackson’s county-plus-school base is 23.295. Fire districts add 0.700 to 3.390. Jefferson and Commerce run their own schools. Same county — check the fire district and school system first.
Every Jackson levy from the GA DOR 2025 digest: Commerce, Jefferson, Braselton, Hoschton, Pendergrass and all eleven fire districts. I sell East Metro. Straight talk.
Tax on a $350,000 home in unincorporated Jackson with Central Jackson fire (example). That’s about $296 a month in escrow. Georgia assesses 40% of market value ($140,000 here), and this scenario’s 2025 levies total 25.345 mills.
Homestead exemptions reduce this — see the exemptions section below. Confirm any parcel with the county tax assessor / commissioner.
Jackson 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.
| Jackson County levy (2025) | M&O | Bond | Who pays it |
|---|---|---|---|
| County unincorporated | 5.371 | 0.000 | Unincorporated parcels |
| County incorporated | 6.748 | 0.000 | Parcels inside cities |
| Jackson County Schools | 15.324 | 2.600 | Outside Commerce & Jefferson city school districts |
| Commerce City Schools | 13.933 | 2.000 | Replaces county schools in that district |
| Jefferson City Schools | 14.134 | 2.275 | Replaces county schools in that district |
| County fire — North Jackson | 0.700 | 0.000 | Fire district parcels |
| County fire — Plainview | 1.210 | 0.000 | Fire district parcels |
| County fire — Maysville | 1.250 | 0.000 | Fire district parcels |
| County fire — East Jackson | 1.600 | 0.000 | Fire district parcels |
| County fire — Arcade | 2.000 | 0.000 | Fire district parcels |
| County fire — Harrisburg | 2.000 | 0.000 | Fire district parcels |
| County fire — Nicholson/Center | 2.000 | 0.000 | Fire district parcels |
| County fire — Central Jackson | 2.050 | 0.000 | Fire district parcels |
| County fire — South Jackson | 2.250 | 0.000 | Fire district parcels |
| County fire — Jackson Trail | 2.800 | 0.000 | Fire district parcels |
| County fire — West Jackson | 3.390 | 0.000 | Fire district parcels |
| City of Commerce | 4.025 | 0.000 | Inside Commerce city limits |
| City of Jefferson | 4.291 | 0.000 | Inside Jefferson city limits |
| City of Hoschton | 2.721 | 0.000 | Inside Hoschton city limits |
| City of Pendergrass | 4.500 | 0.000 | Inside Pendergrass city limits |
| Maysville (Jackson) | 0.252 | 0.000 | Jackson portion |
| Arcade · Braselton · Nicholson · Talmo | 0.000 | 0.000 | No city levy in 2025 DOR |
| State of Georgia | 0.000 | — | No state levy on property |
All mills: GA DOR 2025 digest (Jackson). Hub base = 23.295. Unincorporated total depends on fire district.
Jackson County tax rates by city
City math assumes: incorporated county 6.748 + school system (county 17.924, Commerce 15.933, or Jefferson 16.409) + city levy. No unincorporated fire on city rows. Fire district rows are unincorporated examples.
| Where the house sits | County | School | City | Fire | Total mills | Tax on $350,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unincorporated (Central Jackson fire) Example fire district 2.050; others run 0.700–3.390 | 5.371 | 17.924 | — | 2.050 | 25.345 | $3,548 |
| Unincorporated (West Jackson fire) Highest fire district in digest | 5.371 | 17.924 | — | 3.390 | 26.685 | $3,736 |
| Unincorporated (North Jackson fire) Lowest fire district in digest | 5.371 | 17.924 | — | 0.700 | 23.995 | $3,359 |
| Jefferson (city + Jefferson City Schools) Ind School Jefferson replaces county schools | 6.748 | 16.409 | 4.291 | — | 27.448 | $3,843 |
| Commerce (city + Commerce City Schools) Ind School Commerce replaces county schools | 6.748 | 15.933 | 4.025 | — | 26.706 | $3,739 |
| Hoschton (city limits) Jackson County Schools | 6.748 | 17.924 | 2.721 | — | 27.393 | $3,835 |
| Pendergrass (city limits) Jackson County Schools | 6.748 | 17.924 | 4.500 | — | 29.172 | $4,084 |
| Braselton (Jackson) 0.000 city levy | 6.748 | 17.924 | — | — | 24.672 | $3,454 |
| Arcade / Nicholson / Talmo 0.000 city levy in 2025 DOR | 6.748 | 17.924 | — | — | 24.672 | $3,454 |
Before exemptions. Confirm fire district and school system on the parcel card — those two choices move the bill more than most city levies in Jackson.
The 30-second rule for Jackson buyers
Fire district alone can swing ~2.7 mills — about $377 a year on a $350K house. Jefferson city schools vs. county schools also moves real money. Pull the fire district and school system before you write an offer.
Jackson County homestead exemptions
Exemptions cut the bill. What we can verify for Jackson:
- Homestead: file with the Property Appraisal / Tax Assessor by April 1. Own and occupy as of January 1. Confirm dollar amounts with the county — not invented here.
- HB 581: Jackson County government stayed in; Jackson County Schools, Commerce and Jefferson opted out for 2025.
- Due date: normally December 20 (Tax Commissioner).
- Contact: Tax Commissioner (706) 367-6326; jacksoncountygatax.com.
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.
Jackson County property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Jackson County, GA?
County-plus-school base is 23.295 (uninc county 5.371 + Jackson County Schools 17.924 including 2.600 bond). Unincorporated parcels also pay a fire district between 0.700 and 3.390 mills. Example with Central Jackson fire (2.050): 25.345 mills.
How much is property tax on a $350,000 home in Jackson County?
Before exemptions: roughly $3,548 with Central Jackson fire. West Jackson fire pushes that to about $3,736. Jefferson with city schools about $3,843; Commerce about $3,739; Hoschton about $3,835.
Why do Commerce and Jefferson have different school taxes?
Both run independent city school systems. Commerce City Schools total 15.933; Jefferson City Schools 16.409. Those replace Jackson County Schools’ 17.924 inside those districts.
What homestead exemptions does Jackson County offer?
Jackson offers Georgia homestead exemptions; file with the Tax Assessor / Property Appraisal Office by April 1. Own and occupy as of January 1. Confirm exact dollar amounts with the Jackson County Tax Assessor — do not invent figures. Tax Commissioner: (706) 367-6326 / jacksoncountygatax.com.
When are Jackson County property taxes due?
Real-estate taxes are normally due December 20, per the Jackson County Tax Commissioner. Bills typically mail in October.
Did Jackson County opt out of HB 581?
Jackson County government stayed in HB 581 for 2025; Jackson County Schools, Commerce and Jefferson opted out. Confirm with your district or city.
Chris Davis
I’ve helped buyers and sellers across Commerce, Jefferson, Braselton, Hoschton and the rest of Jackson / East Metro for over a decade. Send me the address — I’ll tell you which fire district and school system hit it.
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Sources. Millage: GA DOR 2025 digest, Jackson lines (county uninc/inc, school + bond, Ind School Commerce/Jefferson, 11 fire districts, city levies as listed). Due dates / homestead process: Jackson County Tax Commissioner. Homestead dollar amounts: confirm with Tax Assessor. HB 581: GSU CSLF / local reporting. 40% assessment: O.C.G.A. § 48-5-7. Estimates before exemptions; not a tax bill.