Are Property Taxes High in McDonough, GA?

The better question is: What would the taxes be on the specific home you're considering?

Georgia generally calculates property taxes using 40% of a property's fair market value, then applies applicable exemptions and millage rates.

For 2026, the City of McDonough kept its municipal millage rate at 3.033 mills for the fifth consecutive year.

For example, a $400,000 property has a $160,000 assessed value before exemptions. At 3.033 mills, the City of McDonough portion alone would be approximately $485 per year before applicable exemptions.

But that's important: $485 is only the city portion. County, school and other applicable taxes can also make up the total bill.

Related reading: If My Home Value Goes Up, Will My Georgia Property Taxes Automatically Go Up?

Related reading: What Does $400K Buy in McDonough?

Looking at a McDonough home and wondering how the taxes fit into the bigger monthly-payment picture? I can help you research the property before you make a move.

Sources: Henry County Tax Commissioner; City of McDonough.