Unincorporated Walton County runs 30.608 mills. Cross into Loganville city limits and it’s 38.023. That line is worth real money every single year.
Here’s every Walton County levy from the Georgia Department of Revenue’s 2025 digest, what it means on an actual house, city by city, and the exemptions that cut the bill. I sell here. No fluff.
Tax on a $350,000 home in unincorporated Walton County. That’s about $357 a month in escrow. Georgia assesses 40% of market value ($140,000 here), and unincorporated Walton’s 2025 levies total 30.608 mills.
Homestead exemptions reduce this — Walton’s regular homestead, the county freeze, and senior school exemptions can make a big dent. See below.
Walton 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 Walton 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.
| Walton County levy (2025) | M&O | Bond | Who pays it |
|---|---|---|---|
| County (unincorporated & incorporated) | 12.278 | 0.000 | Every parcel in Walton County |
| Walton County Schools | 15.965 | 0.000 | Every parcel outside the Social Circle City Schools district |
| Social Circle City Schools | 16.890 | 0.000 | Parcels in the Social Circle school district (replaces county schools) |
| County fire district | 2.365 | 0.000 | Unincorporated Walton + Jersey, Walnut Grove, Good Hope, Between |
| City of Loganville (Walton portion) | 9.780 | 0.000 | Inside Loganville city limits |
| City of Monroe | 6.934 | 0.000 | Inside Monroe city limits |
| City of Social Circle | 7.756 | 0.000 | Inside Social Circle city limits |
| City of Walnut Grove | 4.100 | 0.000 | Inside Walnut Grove city limits |
| Between · Good Hope · Jersey | 0.000 | 0.000 | No city property tax levied in 2025 |
| State of Georgia | 0.000 | — | No state levy on property |
All mills: Georgia Department of Revenue, 2025 County Ad Valorem Tax Digest (Walton County lines). Fire district coverage: Walton County Board of Commissioners 2025 millage resolution, adopted Aug. 5, 2025.
Walton County tax rates by city
Same county, eight different tax scenarios. Here’s what each one totals and what it means on a $350,000 house before exemptions.
| Where the house sits | County | School | City | Fire dist. | Total mills | Tax on $350,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unincorporated Walton County No city levy; county fire district applies | 12.278 | 15.965 | — | 2.365 | 30.608 | $4,285 |
| Loganville (city limits) Walton County side; city runs its own fire & police | 12.278 | 15.965 | 9.780 | — | 38.023 | $5,323 |
| Monroe (city limits) City provides fire & police | 12.278 | 15.965 | 6.934 | — | 35.177 | $4,925 |
| Social Circle (city limits) Walton side; Social Circle City Schools levy replaces county schools | 12.278 | 16.890 | 7.756 | — | 36.924 | $5,169 |
| Walnut Grove (city limits) County fire district applies | 12.278 | 15.965 | 4.100 | 2.365 | 34.708 | $4,859 |
| Between (city limits) 0.000 city levy; county fire district applies | 12.278 | 15.965 | — | 2.365 | 30.608 | $4,285 |
| Good Hope (city limits) 0.000 city levy; county fire district applies | 12.278 | 15.965 | — | 2.365 | 30.608 | $4,285 |
| Jersey (city limits) 0.000 city levy; county fire district applies | 12.278 | 15.965 | — | 2.365 | 30.608 | $4,285 |
Before exemptions. Loganville and Social Circle both straddle county lines — these rows are the Walton County side only. Buying on the Gwinnett side of Loganville? Different county levies, and you’ll get two bills (county + city). Loganville vs. Monroe tax breakdown →
The 30-second rule for Walton buyers
Multiply the mill difference by $140 for every $350K of price. Loganville city vs. unincorporated is about 7.4 mills — roughly $1,038 a year. Over a 7-year hold that’s north of $7,267. That doesn’t mean “never buy in the city.” It means know what you’re paying for: city police, sanitation, sidewalks, walkability. Then decide.
Walton County homestead exemptions
The rate is the rate. Exemptions are where you actually win. What Walton offers, per the county’s Tax Assessors and Tax Commissioner:
- Regular homestead: cuts assessed value by $4,000 for county taxes and $2,000 for school taxes.
- County homestead freeze: Walton’s locally approved freeze (since 2003) holds the assessed value used for the county M&O levy at your base year. It does not cover school, city or fire district levies, and it does not transfer to a buyer.
- Seniors 65+: exempt from Walton County school taxes on the home and up to one acre. At 70+, additional relief on acreage beyond one acre.
- HB 581: Walton County (Feb. 11, 2025), the Walton County Board of Education, and the cities of Loganville, Monroe, Social Circle and Walnut Grove all opted out of the state’s floating homestead exemption for 2025. The county’s reasoning: its own freeze already beats it.
- How to file: Walton County Board of Tax Assessors, by April 1, in person (770-267-1352). Own and occupy by January 1. Once approved it carries forward; re-apply when you turn 65 or move.
Buying a resale? Don’t budget off the seller’s bill.
A seller who’s owned for 15 years may have a frozen county value and a senior school exemption. Their bill could be half of yours. Pull the current assessed value, run the math at today’s millage, and set escrow on your number. If you want, send me the address and I’ll do it for you.
Walton County property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Walton County, GA?
For the 2025 tax year, unincorporated Walton County carries 30.608 mills: county M&O 12.278 + Walton County Schools 15.965 + the county fire district 2.365 (GA DOR 2025 County Ad Valorem Tax Digest). The county-plus-school base is 28.243. Inside a city you add that city’s levy instead of (or on top of) the fire district — see the table above.
How much is property tax on a $350,000 home in Walton County?
Before exemptions: about $4,285 a year unincorporated ($140,000 assessed × 30.608 ÷ 1,000). Monroe city limits run about $4,925, Loganville city limits (Walton side) about $5,323, Social Circle (Walton side) about $5,169. Your homestead exemption brings those down.
Is property tax cheaper inside or outside city limits in Walton County?
Outside, usually. Unincorporated Walton runs 30.608 mills vs. 35.177 in Monroe and 38.023 in Loganville. That’s roughly $1,038 a year on a $350K house between unincorporated and Loganville city limits. The trade-off: city services like city police, sanitation and sometimes utilities.
Why is Social Circle’s school tax different?
Social Circle runs its own school system. Parcels in the Social Circle City Schools district pay that system’s 16.890 mills instead of the Walton County Schools 15.965. Same deal on the Newton County side of town.
What homestead exemptions does Walton County offer?
Per the Walton County Tax Assessors: the regular homestead exemption cuts assessed value by $4,000 for county taxes and $2,000 for school taxes. Walton also has a locally approved homestead freeze on the county M&O portion (in place since 2003), which is why the county opted out of the state’s HB 581 floating exemption. Homeowners 65+ are exempt from Walton County school taxes on the house and up to one acre; at 70+ there’s extra relief on additional acreage. File with the Walton County Board of Tax Assessors (770-267-1352) by April 1 — in person.
When are Walton County property taxes due?
Real estate taxes are normally due by November 15, per the Walton County Tax Commissioner. If you escrow, your lender pays it — but check your escrow analysis after your first year, especially if you bought a home where the seller had a frozen value.
Did Walton County opt out of HB 581?
Yes, for 2025. The Walton County Board of Commissioners adopted its opt-out resolution on February 11, 2025, citing the existing county homestead freeze. The Walton County Board of Education and the cities of Loganville, Monroe, Social Circle and Walnut Grove also opted out. State lawmakers later filed local bills aimed at city taxes — check current status with your city before you count on a cap.
Chris Davis
I’ve helped buyers and sellers across Loganville, Monroe, Social Circle, Walnut Grove and the rest of Walton for over a decade. Send me any address and I’ll tell you exactly which levies hit it — and what the bill really looks like after exemptions.
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Sources. Millage: Georgia Department of Revenue, Local Government Services, 2025 Georgia County Ad Valorem Tax Digest Millage Rates (PTS-R006-OD, dated March 31, 2026), Walton County lines: County Unincorporated/Incorporated 12.278; School 15.965; Ind School Social Circle 16.890; County Fire District 2.365; Loganville 9.780; Monroe 6.934; Social Circle 7.756; Walnut Grove 4.100; Between, Goodhope, Jersey 0.000; State 0.000. Fire district coverage and county rate: Walton County Board of Commissioners 2025 millage resolution (Aug. 5, 2025). Exemptions: Walton County Tax Assessors; Walton County Tax Commissioner. HB 581 opt-out: Walton County BOC resolution of Feb. 11, 2025. 40% assessment: O.C.G.A. § 48-5-7. Estimates are before exemptions and are not a tax bill — confirm any parcel with the Walton County Tax Commissioner. 2026 rates are being finalized; the county’s August 2026 agenda shows the county M&O (12.278) and fire district (2.365) rates held flat.