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Effingham County, GA Property Tax Calculator

Effingham County homeowners pay a median $2,495 a year in property tax, 0.90% of a median $276,000 home: above Georgia's 0.77% but below the national 0.94%.

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Property tax in Effingham County by home value, at 0.90%

Home value	A year	A month
$140,000	$1,266	$105
$210,000	$1,898	$158
$280,000	$2,531	$211
$410,000	$3,706	$309
$550,000	$4,972	$414

Effingham County against Georgia and the US

	Effective rate	Median tax	Median home value	Median household income
Effingham County	0.90%	$2,495	$276,000	$88,438
Georgia	0.77%	$2,341	$303,300	$77,353
United States	0.94%	$3,119	$332,700	$80,734

How this calculator works

Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Effingham County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.

Questions people ask

What is the property tax rate in Effingham County?

The effective rate is 0.90%: a median $2,495 a year on a median $276,000 home. That's the 8th highest of the 41 Georgia counties we cover.

How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Effingham County?

About $3,616 a year, $301 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.

How does Effingham County compare with the rest of Georgia?

Its rate is above the state's 0.77%. Across Georgia, covered counties range from 0.57% to 1.32%.

How do I lower my Effingham County property tax?

Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.

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Sources

US Census Bureau: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B25077, B25103, B19013, B25064)

Updated Sep 30, 2026 by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.