Effingham County, GA Property Taxes (2026)

Effingham County owners pay a median of $2,344 a year on a median home value of $245,300, an effective rate of 0.96%. That's the 52nd-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data, above the Georgia county median of 0.89%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.96%

52nd highest of 159 in GA

Median annual bill

$2,344

~$195/month

Median home value

$245,300

Georgia county median

0.89%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Effingham County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Effingham County's 0.96% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,355
Savings at 10–15% off
$235–$353
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Effingham County vs. Georgia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Effingham County0.96%
Georgia county median0.89%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Effingham County's effective property tax rate is 0.96%, vs. 0.89% for the median Georgia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 52nd of 159 in Georgia. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Effingham County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Effingham County Tax Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Effingham County deadline is 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Tax Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $2,344 bill, 10–15% off is $234–$352 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Georgia

Georgia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Effingham County Tax Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Effingham County, Georgia?
The median effective property tax rate in Effingham County is 0.96%: a median annual bill of $2,344 on a median home value of $245,300. That's the 52nd-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Effingham County?
The median Effingham County property tax bill is $2,344 a year, about $195 a month, compared with a Georgia county median of $1,356.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Effingham County?
The deadline to appeal in Effingham County is 45 days after notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Effingham County a high property tax area?
Effingham County's 0.96% effective rate is above the Georgia county median of 0.89% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 52nd-highest rate of 159 Georgia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Effingham County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment. See www.taxdrop.com/property-tax-appeal-pricing for current pricing.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Bulloch County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $1,491

Bryan County

Rate: 0.79%

Median bill: $2,501

Chatham County

Rate: 0.90%

Median bill: $2,463

Screven County

Rate: 1.18%

Median bill: $1,444

Evans County

Rate: 1.03%

Median bill: $1,442

Liberty County

Rate: 1.05%

Median bill: $1,897

Candler County

Rate: 1.04%

Median bill: $1,412

Jenkins County

Rate: 0.96%

Median bill: $777

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