Property Taxes 101: What You Need to Know in Turner County

As property values rise across Turner County, many residents are asking how this affects their tax bills. In this video, Chairman James Burgess explains the basics of how property taxes are calculated, what the 2024 rollback means, and how the county’s millage rate works alongside the school board’s rate.

This guide also covers:

• Why only 40% of your home’s value is taxed
• How the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) helps reduce property taxes
• The difference between county, school, and city taxes
• How homestead exemptions may reduce your bill

This blog is here to help break down a complex topic in plain language. Watch the video below, then scroll through the examples and charts for a deeper understanding of how it all affects you.

📩 Got questions? Leave a comment or contact your commissioner.

These reflections represent Chairman Burgess’s personal efforts to educate the community and may not represent the full Board of Commissioners.